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Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

This guide provides an overview of Shakespeare's plays, Elizabethan England, and Mr. Shakespeare himself.

The Shakespearean Comedy

Elements of a Shakespearean Comedy
An article discussing William Shakespeare's comedic plays.
Shakespeare's Comedy Plays
An in-depth look at the comedic plays of William Shakespeare.
How to Identify a Shakespearean Comedy
The elements to look for to identify one of Shakespeare;s comedic plays.

The Meaning Behind A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Shmoop Look at A Midsummer Night's Dream
An analysis of the themes of A Midsummer Night's Dream, including imagery, tone, and what's in a title.
An Analysis of A Midsummer Night's Dream
An analysis of the play from Shakespeare Online.

Overview: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Other Midsummer Night's Dream Resources

Cool Midsummer Night's Dream Resources
Read A Midsummer Night's Dream Online

A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Words
No Fear Shakespeare!
Summary of A Midsummer Night's Dream
No Sweat Shakespeare
Our mission is to help everyone understand Shakespeare’s language.
BBC's 60 Second Shakespeare

Databases

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Biographical information, overviews, criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.

A Midsummer Night's Dream in your Learning Commons

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A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Movies

A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
Directed by Michael Hoffman, this 1999 version of Midsummer Night's Dream starred Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rupert Everett.