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The authoritative edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare stages the workings of love. Theseus and Hippolyta, about to marry, are figures from mythology. In the woods outside Theseus’s Athens, two young men and two young women sort themselves out into couples—but not before they form first one love triangle, and then another.
Also in the woods, the king and queen of fairyland, Oberon and Titania, battle over custody of an orphan boy; Oberon uses magic to make Titania fall in love with a weaver named Bottom, whose head is temporarily transformed into that of a donkey by a hobgoblin or “puck,” Robin Goodfellow. Finally, Bottom and his companions ineptly stage the tragedy of “Pyramus and Thisbe.”
This edition includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
Essay by Catherine Belsey
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Publisher : Simon & Schuster; Updated edition (July 12, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1501146211
ISBN-13 : 978-1501146213
Reading age : 3+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : NC1040L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.38 inches
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Customers find the book helpful for understanding Shakespeare’s language and gaining a better understanding of the true meaning behind the words. They describe it as an educational and enjoyable read that provides an information backdrop for this Athens-English Nobleman style time period. The descriptive narrative and clear synopsis of the plot help readers understand the major themes and characters. Readers appreciate the humor and playful aspects of the story, which makes them laugh out loud or smile. The illustrations and paper cutouts enhance the visual quality and make the book visually appealing. Overall, customers consider it a great product for the price.
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