A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

~ Karin Jacobson (Author) "William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, a small town of about 1,500 people northwest of London..." (more)
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Shakespeare wrote this romantic comedy to show that "love hath no law but his own." The story of young lovers being toyed with by forest sprites is purely an entertaining fantasy, neither realistic nor tragic, and a popular drama the world over.

This concise supplement to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream helps students understand the overall structure of the play, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586726
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586729
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,385 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare for the timid!!!, July 8, 2004

By	"tapgirlmom" (Chesaning, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cliffs Complete) (Paperback)

I have tried to read the traditional versions of the play and only got confussed. The print of this is easy to read and it features definitions for words that maybe confussing. This is a complete version of the play with infomation added along. You WILL understand the play when you are done with this book!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight!, April 15, 2008

By	N. Peterson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cliffs Complete) (Paperback)

Oh if all problems could be resolved with a bit of magic! A nice play for a younger person or novice just dipping their toes into the works of the Bard. It's lighthearted tone is nice for seasoned fans as well. It is delightful.