A Midsummer Night's Dream By William Shakespeare
Marcia Williams retells one of Shakespeare s best-loved plays in her trademark witty, accessible style perfect for younger children. Marcia Williams retells one of Shakespeare s most loved plays in this adaptation for younger children. With witty illustrations, accessible language and dialogue from the original manuscript, this is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for those encountering his work for the first time. Whether you’re about to watch, study or perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or are just in need of a wonderful story, Marcia Williams brings William Shakespeare to life. Discover the magical exploits of the fairies, follow four young lovers as they venture into a forest, and laugh at the mishaps of Bottom and his acting troupe. The course of true love never did run smooth!
About the Author
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the worlds largest collection of Shakespeares printed works and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger Shakespeare Library offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu. Barbara A. Mowat is Director of Research "emerita" at the Folger Shakespeare Library, Consulting Editor of "Shakespeare Quarterly", and author of "The Dramaturgy of Shakespeares Romances" and of essays on Shakespeares plays and their editing. Paul Werstine is Professor of English at the Graduate School and at Kings University College at the University of Western Ontario. He is general editor of the New Variorum Shakespeare and author of many papers and articles on the printing and editing of Shakespeares plays