A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin UK on April 7, 2005, is a classic comedy that explores themes of love and enchantment. In this play, a young woman named Hermia escapes from ancient Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her would-be husband and her best friend. Their journey leads them into an enchanted forest where fairies and sprites influence human relationships through magical love potions and playful spells, resulting in a blend of humor and romance.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters and situations as slapstick humor intertwines with courtly love, ultimately leading to a resolution that restores harmony among the lovers. This edition, consisting of 224 pages, features an introduction by Helen Hackett and is edited by Stanley Wells, providing insights into Shakespeare’s work. The play’s exploration of drama and the complexities of love makes it a significant piece within Shakespeare’s oeuvre.
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‘He could mingle sublimity with pathos, bitterness with joy and peace and love’ Aldous Huxley
In one of Shakespeare’s most perennially popular comedies a young woman, Hermia, flees ancient Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her would-be husband and her best friend. Unwittingly, all four find themselves in an enchanted forest where fairies and sprites take an interest in human affairs, dispensing magical love potions and casting mischievous spells. Slapstick collides with courtly romance and confusion ends in harmony, as love is transformed, misplaced and ultimately restored.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by Stanley Wells
Introduction by Helen Hackett
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