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Experience the enchantment of A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Oxford Shakespeare edition, published by Oxford University Press. This beloved Shakespearean play artfully weaves together the lives of aristocrats, workers, and mystical fairies, set in the magical woods outside Athens. With its playful themes of love, dreams, and transformation, this masterpiece captures both the imagination and the heart. The Oxford edition offers a fresh perspective with a thought-provoking introduction by Peter Holland, who illuminates the play's exploration of dreams, dreamers, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is not only one of the most performed plays but also showcases Shakespeare's rich imagination, exhibiting profound mastery in both literature and theater. As it does not rely on prior narratives, this work reflects the fertility of Shakespeare's own creative mind. The extensive performance history documented in this edition reveals the vast interpretations that bring new life to the classic story.
The Oxford Shakespeare collection has been a cherished resource for literature lovers for over a century. It includes expert introductions, detailed notes, and bibliographies for further study, making it perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. With its engaging layout, this book is the ideal addition to your library or the perfect gift for Shakespeare lovers.
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NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780199535866
Year: 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Description:
A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps the best loved of Shakepeare's plays. It brings together aristocrats, workers, and fairies in a wood outside Athens, and from there the enchantment begins. Simple and engaging on the surface, it is none the less a highly original and sophisticated work, remarkable for both its literary and its theatrical mastery. It is one of the very few of Shakespeare's plays which do not draw on narrative
sources, which suggests that it reflects his deepest imaginative concerns to an unusual degree. In his introduction Peter Holland pays particular attention to dreams and dreamers, and to
Shakespeare's construction of a world of night and shadows. Both here and in his commentary he explores the play's extensive performance history to illustrate the wide range of interpretations of which it is capable. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus 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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is not only one of the most performed plays but also showcases Shakespeare's rich imagination, exhibiting profound mastery in both literature and theater. As it does not rely on prior narratives, this work reflects the fertility of Shakespeare's own creative mind. The extensive performance history documented in this edition reveals the vast interpretations that bring new life to the classic story.
The Oxford Shakespeare collection has been a cherished resource for literature lovers for over a century. It includes expert introductions, detailed notes, and bibliographies for further study, making it perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. With its engaging layout, this book is the ideal addition to your library or the perfect gift for Shakespeare lovers.
Shipping Information: Enjoy FREE shipping on this item from our Auckland warehouse. Please allow 15 days for delivery; there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780199535866
Year: 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Description:
A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps the best loved of Shakepeare's plays. It brings together aristocrats, workers, and fairies in a wood outside Athens, and from there the enchantment begins. Simple and engaging on the surface, it is none the less a highly original and sophisticated work, remarkable for both its literary and its theatrical mastery. It is one of the very few of Shakespeare's plays which do not draw on narrative
sources, which suggests that it reflects his deepest imaginative concerns to an unusual degree. In his introduction Peter Holland pays particular attention to dreams and dreamers, and to
Shakespeare's construction of a world of night and shadows. Both here and in his commentary he explores the play's extensive performance history to illustrate the wide range of interpretations of which it is capable. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus 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.