midsummer night's dream

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a comedy in which two sets of lovers, lost in the woods, get caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, along with a group of local thespians.

"Ella's kindly ballet teacher, Madame Rosa, introduces the children to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Felix Mendelssohn. Ella is so inspired that she stays behind after class is over for just one more fairy dance ... and finds herself transported into the story! ... A brief passage at the back of the book tells the story of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy and includes some interesting facts about Felix Mendelssohn's ... music."--Back cover.

Two good friends tell of strange occurrences between themselves and the boys they like during a high school production of "Romeo and Juliet, " which are reminiscent of the magical world of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream.".

A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of William Shakespeare's funniest comedies. Over the ages, readers and theater-goers have enjoyed this madcap play. Reading Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream places the play in a historical context, provides a look at each scene, covers the major themes of the work, and relays the many ways that Shakespeare is still relevant to our modern lives.

Complete text of the comedy of love, magic, and transformation with modern spelling and punctuation, annotated bibliography, and textual notes.

Claudia agrees to coach actors in her high school's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," leading to new friendships--and maybe even new love.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a comedy in which two sets of lovers, lost in the woods, get caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, along with a group of local thespians. Includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, and illustrations.

Claudia agrees to coach actors in her high school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, leading to new friendships--and maybe even new love.

An introduction to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," telling the story of the romance in which the whims of sprites and fairies direct the fates of four young lovers and a crew of amateur actors, with excerpts from the text, descriptions of the main characters, and background information on the customs of the time.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of William Shakespeare "A Midsummer Night's Dream", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.