A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Signet Classics)

An extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
Special introduction to the play by the editor.
A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Dramatic criticism from the past and present: commentaries from numerous scholars
A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream, then and now. Newly revised, this comic play by Shakespeare features a new Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, an updated bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history. More »