A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1514 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written during the late 16th century. This comedic work explores themes of love, magic, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a mystical forest near Athens. The central characters include Theseus, the Duke of Athens, and his betrothed Hippolyta, as well as the lovesick young couples Hermia, Lysander, and Demetrius, who navigate the challenges of love and desire. The opening of the play introduces several key characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. It begins in Athens, where Duke Theseus and Hippolyta discuss their upcoming wedding. The conflict arises when Egeus, Hermia's father, insists that she marry Demetrius, to whom she does not love, as she is in love with Lysander. Hermia defies her father's wishes, which sets off a chain of events that leads to secret trysts in the enchanted woods, culminating in a series of misunderstandings fueled by magic. This sets the tone for the intertwining romantic escapades and comedic situations involving not only the human characters but also the fairy kingdom overseen by Oberon and Titania, creating a whimsical atmosphere ripe for the exploration of love's folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | Courtship -- Drama |
| Subject | Athens (Greece) -- Drama |
| Subject | Fairy plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1778 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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