A Midsummer Night's Dream

Newly revised, this comic play by Shakespeare features a new Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the Engli... (more)

Newly revised, this comic play by Shakespeare features a new Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, an updated bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history. (less)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theat... (more)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities. (less)

Having presented the Bard's works in accurate and accessible texts for over 35 years, The Folger Shakespeare Library now... (more)

Having presented the Bard's works in accurate and accessible texts for over 35 years, The Folger Shakespeare Library now offers new editions, based on the best early printed version of each play, which reflect the latest scholarship, and include sections on reading Shakespearean language, plus annotated reading lists and modern assessments by outstanding scholars. Illustrated with materials from the Library's extensive collections. (less)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanation... (more)

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character. (less)

"The King and the Queen of the Fairies are quarreling - and everyone around them must pay the price! The Duke of Athens ... (more)

"The King and the Queen of the Fairies are quarreling - and everyone around them must pay the price! The Duke of Athens and his bride-to-be, a company of hapless amateur actors, two pairs of star-crossed lovers... no one is safe from the wicked eye and cunning spells of the King's impish servant, Puck. Not even the Queen herself!"--Back cover. (less)

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In these leveled eBooks the original work has been adapted into a short novel-type 10 chapter illustrated eBook. This hi... (more)

In these leveled eBooks the original work has been adapted into a short novel-type 10 chapter illustrated eBook. This high-interest low-readability format is appropriate for all ages. Introduce students to famous old world literature through a modern easy reading format. Exciting illustrations accompany each chapter. Reading levels were developed and measured by the Fry Readability Formula and written using McGraw-Hill's controlled vocabulary. The books in this series may be used progressively for reading development. Student activities are available separately as viewable/printable PDF eBooks. (less)

Witness a tale of love, fairies, and betrayal in this classic tale retold in graphic-novel format. Theseus, duke of Athe... (more)

Witness a tale of love, fairies, and betrayal in this classic tale retold in graphic-novel format. Theseus, duke of Athens is preparing for his marriage when Hermia, and her father, Egeus, burst into his court and beg for Theseus's judgment regarding whom Hermia, Egeus's, daughter, should marry. Theseus tells Hermia she must marry Demetrius, even though she really loves Lysander. At nightfall, the two young lovers run off to the forest to be married in secret. However, Demetrius discovers their deception and charges into the forest, searching for his bride-to-be. Little do any of them know, a band of magical fairies lives in this forest, and they have other plans for these lovestruck humans. (less)

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The cornerstone of this album is one of Felix Mendelssohn's best known works, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the album i... (more)

The cornerstone of this album is one of Felix Mendelssohn's best known works, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the album includes the five instrumental pieces from the incidental music, with the world famous Wedding March closing the suite. The two Piano Concertos are played by Saleem Ashkar, who has performed the Concerto No.1 a number of times with Riccardo Chailly and the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig and on tour. The album includes the world premiere recording of Ruy Blas (taken from Hogwood's critical edition). (less)

Come along as four young adventurers go exploring in a magical meadow, only to find out that there is more mischief afoo... (more)

Come along as four young adventurers go exploring in a magical meadow, only to find out that there is more mischief afoot in this Fairy Wood than they might have expected. Hilarious mayhem abounds in this introduction to Shakespeare's classic comedy. (less)

A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most beloved creations. The frolicking tale of lovesick young aristocr... (more)

A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most beloved creations. The frolicking tale of lovesick young aristocrats, energetic but inept rustics, and mischievous woodland spirits is a staple of stage and screen. In the past, filmed adaptions have emphasized the play's traditional, Elizabethan qualities. This production however is a fresh and stylish reinvention that takes an entirely different approach. The story takes place in present day Hollywood - a place where glamorous stars, commanding moguls, starving artists and vaulting pretenders all vie to get ahead. Hollywood is sometimes called "The Dream Factory," and like the world of Shakespeare's Dream, it's a place where fantasy and reality collide. In the tradition of Baz Luhrmann's rapturous reimagining of Romeo + Juliet, this modern vision breathes new life into a classic tale. Combined with a cast of established and emerging stars, as well as a pulsing original soundtrack, the film will appeal to ardent fans of the Bard as well as audiences discovering Shakespeare for the first time. (less)

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This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, r... (more)

This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. In this classic comedy, three plots intertwine: the entangled love affairs of Demetrius and Helena, Lysander and Hermia, the comic performance of a "play within a play" by the tradesmen of Athens and the antics in fairyland of King Oberon and Queen Titania. (less)