A Midsummer Night's Dream (Core Classics)

Written by William Shakespeare

Part of the Core Classics Series series

Magic and romance collide in a night of midsummer chaos and comedy.

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191 pages· 10,198 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~850L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where magic and reality intertwine, a night of midsummer chaos unfolds. Lovers are tangled in a web of enchantment, and mischievous fairies play tricks that blur the lines of love and reason. As the night deepens, will true love find its way, or will the magic of the forest lead to everlasting confusion? Dive into a tale where romance and mischief dance under the moonlit sky, challenging the hearts and minds of all who wander through the enchanted woods.

From the publisher

Prepare for romantic mix-ups and mischievous magic on a night of midsummer merriment! This Core Classics® volume presents one of Shakespeare’s funniest comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, first as a short story, and then as the script for a play, perfect for readers’ theater or classroom performance, in a specially adapted, condensed version using Shakespeare’s original language. The book also provides background information on William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre.

The Core Classics® series presents stories loved for generations in abridged versions for young readers, illustrated and annotated, and faithful to the style, plot, and themes of the originals. This volume includes a brief biography of the author and an introduction by E. D. Hirsch, Jr.

In the upper elementary grades, Core Classics are suitable for strong readers or reading aloud; in middle school and up, the texts are appropriate for independent reading.

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