Infused with the magical world of fairies, A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the early comedies of Shakespeare about the entwined destinies of four lovers amid the spirit of nature. There is a complex interlocking of plots as the play features the adventures of two young Athenian couples who come to the woods as a part of their plan to elope from their houses. Rich with supernatural elements and creative imagination, the play gives lyrical expressions to themes like love, dream and blessings of nature on mankind-all in ...
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Infused with the magical world of fairies, A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the early comedies of Shakespeare about the entwined destinies of four lovers amid the spirit of nature. There is a complex interlocking of plots as the play features the adventures of two young Athenian couples who come to the woods as a part of their plan to elope from their houses. Rich with supernatural elements and creative imagination, the play gives lyrical expressions to themes like love, dream and blessings of nature on mankind-all in a lighter vein.
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This copy has activities and discussion questions on the left for every page of text on the right. It also includes pictures of costuming and sets for production ideas and a full section in the back to supplement with extension activities.
Shirley4157
Mar 17, 2011
The book is really old, but at least no page is missing
Selina
Oct 12, 2007
A comedy
I didn't find this play very funny. This tale of lovers placed under a spell was just a mass to read. Shakespeare writes some awesome plays, but this is not his best work. The characters are irritating and while the fairies are interesting they cannot support the entire play.
