Shakespeare on the Double! A Midsummer Night's Dream
, by Shakespeare, William; Snodgrass, Mary EllenNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780470212721 | 0470212721
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 6/23/2008
"The course of true love never did run smooth."In this light-hearted comedy, some characters are heavy-hearted due to love's trials and tribulations. An elopement, a betrayal, narrowly averted fights, powerful love potions, and mischievous fairies contribute to the chaos, and much of the action takes place in a magical forest. With this modern, easy-to-understand translation, you won't lose any sleep struggling to decipher A Midsummer Night's Dream. Special aids make following the action and grasping the meaning a snap:A brief synopsis of the plot and actionA comprehensive character list that describes the characteristics, motivations, and actions of each major playerA visual character map that shows the relationships of major charactersA cycle-of-love graphic that helps you follow who loves whomReflective questions that help you understand the themes of the playWith Shakespeare on the Double! A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Shakespeare course will run very smoothly.