Loved itfor me Midsummer Night's Dream is such a wonderful lyrical fantasy it's got comedy it's got a lovely poignant Love Story it is so much fun
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1600)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive One night two young couples run into an enchanted forest in an attempt to escape their problems. But these four humans do not realize that the forest is filled with fairies and hobgoblins who love making mischief. When Oberon, the Fairy King, and his loyal hobgoblin servant, Puck, intervene in human affairs, the fate of these young couples is magically and hilariously transformed. Like a classic fairy tale, this retelling of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedy is perfect for older readers who will find much to treasure and for younger readers who will love hearing the story read aloud.
- ISBN:
- 9780866986786
- Length:
- 128 pages
Genres: fantasy, romance, historical fiction, young adult, classics, poetry, graphic novel
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Loved it
Loved itit has such a strong hold in my heart because I think it's so funny and so lovely I think it's one of the most accessible tricks their plays which and enjoyable for children as well as adults and I just love it very dearly
Loved itthe second one is A Midsummer Night's Dream, which is my ultimate number one favorite play by Shakespeare that I have read so far because I still have tons to read.