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A Midsummer Night's Dream A Guide to the Play
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Jay L. Halio
Book Code: GR2190
ISBN: 0-313-32190-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32190-0
184 pages, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/2003
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Discount Price: $39.00 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 40%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 X 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [O]ffers a thorough survey of sources, contexts, themes, criticism, the play in production and on stage.
    —Chronique     2002
  • An in-depth guide to Shakespeare's romantic comedy....would benefit undergraduate and high school library collections.
    —Against the Grain     April 2004
  • [T]his volume is an excellent reference for students doing in-depth analyses of a perennial favorite.
    —School Library Journal Focus on Shakespeare     February 2004
Description: A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's happiest comedies and his first clear triumph in that genre. A perennial favorite in stage performance, it has also been made into a number of successful films. Yet the play is also remarkably complex, as Shakespeare presents several different worlds, draws on a rich tradition of folk and fairy lore, and questions the art of dramatic representation. This reference is a convenient and thorough introduction to his comedy. The book begins with a discussion of the play's genesis and textual history. It then considers his sources and contexts, along with the play's characters, language, and plot. The volume next examines the play's themes and its critical and scholarly reception. Because of the play's tremendous popularity, separate chapters treat stage and film versions. A selected, annotated bibliography summarizes the most important works for further reading.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Textual History
  • Contexts and Sources
  • Dramatic Structure
  • Themes
  • Critical Approaches
  • The Play in Performance
  • The Play on Film
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index
LC Card Number: 2003044070
LCC Class: PR2827
Dewey Class: 822
PDF Catalogs:
Sale Catalog 2008.pdf
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