Includes audio cassette and booklet. Approximate playing time: 67 minutes. One of William Shakespeare's most popular plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream explores the extremes of comedy and tragedy, reason and imagination. Mischievous pranks and comic misunderstandings abound as two lovesick couples set out for the woods only to find themselves realizing true love through the magic potions of the king and queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania. A Midsummer Night's Dream on A+ Audio was written by Ivo Kamps, a professor of English Literature at the University of Mississippi. This program is presented by Helen Mirren, a performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company, also known for her role in the PBS series Prime Suspect. Audio Tape Contains: 1) Introduction to Shakespeare's England 2) Detailed narrative guide to the novel 3) Dramatic readings 4) Critical analysis. Booklet contains: 1) Character list 2) Scene by scene synopsis 3) Glossary of terms 4) Sample test and review questions 5) Study references for books, music, film.
