Shakespeare's Comedy Of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908)

Shakespeare's Comedy Of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908) is a play written by William Shakespeare. The story is set in Athens and revolves around the events that take place during the wedding celebrations of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta. The play follows the lives of four young lovers, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena, who become entangled in a love triangle. Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors prepare to perform a play for the wedding, but their rehearsal is interrupted by the mischievous fairy Puck, who uses a love potion to cause chaos and confusion among the characters. As the characters navigate through the magical forest, they encounter the fairy queen Titania and the mischievous King Oberon, who are also embroiled in a dispute. The play explores themes of love, desire, jealousy, and the supernatural. It is known for its whimsical and fantastical elements, as well as its use of language and poetry. This edition of the play was published in 1908 and includes an introduction by the editor, as well as illustrations by Arthur Rackham. It is a classic work of literature that continues to be studied and performed around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.