Study Guide to A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most famous and widely performed plays for the stage.As a comedy of the sixteenth century, Shakespeare expertly examines the unpredictability and impact of romantic love. Moreover, love is the most prominent theme, expressed through Shakespeare's portrayal of love as irrational, blind, and often cruel and forgiving. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeare's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:- Introductions to the Author and the Work- Character Summaries- Plot Guides- Section and Chapter Overviews- Test Essay and Study Q&AsThe Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by includingessay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.