A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, published by Simon and Schuster on August 23, 2011, is a classic work that explores the complexities of love through a series of intertwining relationships. Set in the woods outside Athens, the play features characters such as Theseus and Hippolyta, who are preparing for their marriage, alongside two young men and two young women who navigate their romantic entanglements. The narrative also introduces Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of fairyland, who engage in a magical conflict over an orphan boy, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.
This edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream from The Folger Shakespeare Library is designed for both students and general readers, offering a range of features that enhance the reading experience. Readers will find the exact text of the printed book, alongside hundreds of hypertext links for easy navigation. The edition includes freshly edited text, explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, and an introduction to Shakespeare’s language, making it accessible for those new to his work. Additionally, illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s collection and an essay by a leading scholar provide further context and insight into this enduring play.
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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’ 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.”
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, is now available as an eBook. Features include:
· The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference
· Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation
· 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 famous lines and phrases
· An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
· Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
· An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
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