A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, published by David R. Godine in 1982, is a 96-page edition that presents one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. This work features a captivating blend of aristocrats, workers, and fairies, making it an engaging introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences. The edition includes an introduction by Peter Holland, which explores the themes of dreams and dreamers, providing insight into the elements that shape Shakespeare’s enchanting world.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters and situations that intertwine in a whimsical narrative. The play delves into the complexities of love and the nature of reality, all set against a backdrop of night and shadows. This edition not only serves as a classic piece of juvenile fiction but also invites exploration of the timeless themes that resonate across generations.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream is perhaps Shakespeare’s most popular play, particularly as a first introduction to Shakespeare for children–filled as it is with a marvelous mixture of aristocrats, workers, and fairies. For the Oxford Shakespeare edition, Peter Holland’s introduction looks atdreams and dreamers, tracing the materials out of which Shakespeare constructs his world of night and shadows.
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