A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Catherine Belsey
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Catherine Belsey holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 334.2K reader ratings. First published in 1595. The book spans 240 pages.
About A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start--Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged Demetrius (who is himself pursued by an enraptured Helena). In the forest, unbeknownst to the mortals, Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries) are having a spat over a servant boy. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. Throw in a group of labourers preparing a play for the Duke's wedding (one of whom is given a donkey's head and Titania for a lover by Puck) and the complications become fantastically funny.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Catherine Belsey |
| Published | 1595 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 334,241 |
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What genre is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Midsummer Night's Dream worth reading?
Based on 334.2K reader ratings, A Midsummer Night's Dream has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream has 240 pages.
Who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was written by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Catherine Belsey. It was first published in 1595.
What is the ISBN for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The ISBN-13 for A Midsummer Night's Dream is 9780743477540.0.
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