A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is a 2004 edition published by Turtleback, featuring 204 pages of freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play. This edition provides readers with full explanatory notes placed conveniently alongside the text, scene-by-scene plot summaries, and a key to famous lines and phrases, making it accessible for both new and seasoned readers of Shakespeare.
Readers will find an introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language and an insightful essay by scholar Catherine Belsey, offering a modern perspective on the play. Additionally, this edition includes illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s extensive collection of rare books, enriching the experience of engaging with this classic work of drama.
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Each 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 famous lines and phrases
– An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
– An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
– Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
Essay by Catherine Belsey
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.
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