A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

Overview

This play by William Shakespeare is a comedy centered around the events surrounding a wedding celebration. It weaves together the stories of several groups of characters: Athenian nobles, a group of amateur actors, and fairies who inhabit an enchanted forest. Their lives become entangled through a series of magical occurrences and mistaken identities.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in classic English literature.
• Students studying Shakespearean drama.
• Fans of romantic comedies and fantasy elements.

Key features

• Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
• Author: William Shakespeare
• Setting: Enchanted forest, Athens