"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is perhaps the most beloved of Shakespeare's plays. It combines aristocrats, workers, and fairies in a forest outside Athens, and from there the magic begins.

Seemingly simple and accessible, it is nevertheless an exceptionally original and beautifully crafted work, notable both for its literary value and theatrical skill. It is one of the few Shakespearean plays not drawn from narrative sources, suggesting that it reflects his deeper imaginative concerns to an unusual degree.

In his introduction, Peter Holland focuses particularly on dreams and dreamers, as well as the structure of the world of night and shadows created by Shakespeare. Throughout his commentary, he explores the great performance history of the play to illustrate the wide range of interpretations it can receive.

SERIES INFORMATION: For over 100 years, the Oxford World's Classics series has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each accessible volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text along with a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 12.6x12.6cm