William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Michael Hoffman is a First Edition published by HarperCollins on April 21, 1999. This adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy transports readers to Tuscany at the turn of the last century, where social conventions and class distinctions shape the lives of its characters. The narrative unfolds through a lively mix of love triangles, mischievous fairies, and the whimsical effects of love potions, culminating in a celebration of love and marriage.
In this edition, readers will encounter a vibrant retelling that captures the essence of Shakespeare’s original work while infusing it with a unique cinematic flair. The story features a cast of characters navigating the complexities of romance and societal expectations, all set against a backdrop of high necklines and rigid parental figures. With 128 pages, this book offers an engaging exploration of themes such as love and social convention, making it a notable addition to the realm of fiction and media tie-ins.
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The world of the film is Tuscany at the turn of the lastcentury. Necklines are high. Parents are rigid. Social convention dictates the fate of the young. Class distinction is a largepart of everyday life and to be an aristocrat still means something.
This is the setting for director Michael Hoffman’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Together with Rupert Everett, Calista Flockhart, Kevin Kline, Michelle Pleiffer, and Stanley Tucci, Hoffman stirs up a raucous mixture of love triangles, mischievous fairies, revelry, love potions, spells, dreams, weddings, a play, and finally, three happy couples heading off to their marriage beds. As Puck so aptly puts it:”What fools these mortals be!”
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