A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Oxford Shakespeare a Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Oxford Shakespeare a Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

275 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous medium-paced

Description

A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps Shakespeare's most popular play, particularly as a first introduction to Shakespeare for children--filled as it is with a marvelous mixture of aristocrats, workers, and fairies. Simple and engaging on the surfa...

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Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 76%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 36% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

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