William Shakespeare , Helen Hackett (Editor, Introduction)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396668
- author:
- William Shakespeare , Helen Hackett (Editor, Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a raucous comedy that thrusts four young lovers into a world of magic and fantasy. In this enchanted forest, Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, dispense magical love potions and cast mischievous spells, leading to confusion and ultimately harmony. As the story unfolds, Lysander and Hermia's flight from Athens is pursued by Demetrius and Helena, while the lovers become entangled in a complex web of love, mistaken identity, and reconciliation. With its dazzling comedy and exploration of the transformative power of love, A Midsummer Night's Dream remains a story of human experience. This edition includes an introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction to the play itself, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand the context and significance of this beloved work.
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