![]() With a certain potion at his disposal, what could go wrong? Retold from Puck’s point of view in simple, accessible language, peppered with quotes from Shakespeare’s original play, and brought to life in Jane Ray’s lush, moonlit illustrations, this introduction to the Bard’s most enchanting comedy hints at the richness of his work while being a lovely keepsake edition in its own right. It’s up to Puck, a playful sprite who isn’t above a bit of mischief after dark, to do his master’s bidding, trick Queen Titania, and dial down the drama among foolish lovers. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. They’re all in love-but with the wrong person. A Midsummer Nights Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare c. ![]() Things heat up when four young nobles arrive in the enchanted forest from Athens. The Gibsons Book Club makes a point to read Shakespeare at least once a year, and this year is no exception. King Oberon wants to teach Titania, his proud wife, a lesson. William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's DreamĪuthors: Author: Georghia Ellinas & Shakespeare's Globe ![]()
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