A Midsummer Nights Dream is one of William Shakespeares funniest comedies. Over the ages, readers and theater-goers have enjoyed this madcap play. Reading Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Nights Dream places the play in a historical context, provides a look at each scene, covers the major themes of the work, and relays the many ways that Shakespeare is still relevant to our modern lives.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.