William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Overview

Witness a tale of love, fairies, and betrayal in this classic tale retold in graphic-novel format. Theseus, duke of Athens is preparing for his marriage when Hermia, and her father, Egeus, burst into his court and beg for Theseus's judgment regarding whom Hermia, Egeus's, daughter, should marry. Theseus tells Hermia she must marry Demetrius, even though she really loves Lysander. At nightfall, the two young lovers run off to the forest to be married in secret. However, Demetrius discovers their deception and charges into the forest, searching for his bride-to-be. Little do any of them know, a band of magical fairies lives in this forest, and they have other plans for these lovestruck humans.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781434226051
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 07/01/2011
Series: Shakespeare Graphics Series
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 88
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: GN570L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

About the Author

The career path of Nel Yomtov has taken him from the halls of Marvel Comics, as an editor, writer, and colorist, to the world of toy development. He then became editorial and art director at a children’s nonfiction book publisher, and now Nel is a writer and editor of books, websites, and comics for children. A harmonica-honking blues enthusiast, Nel lives in New York with his wife, Nancy. They have a son, Jess.

Aburtov has worked in the comic book industry for more than 11 years. In that time, he hasillustrated popular characters like Wolverine, Iron Man, Blade, and the Punisher. Recently,Aburtovstarted his own illustration studio called Graphikslava. He lives in Monterrey, Mexico, with his daughter, Ilka, and his beloved wife.Aburtov enjoys spending his sparetime with family and friends.

Fares Maese is a graphic designer and illustrator. He has worked as a colorist for Marvel Comics, and as a concept artist for the card and role-playing games Pathfinder and Warhammer. Fares loves spending time playing video games with his Graphikslava comrades, and he's an awesome drum player.

Berenice Muniz is a graphic designer and illustrator from Monterrey, Mexico.In the past,she hasdone workfor publicity agencies, art exhibitions, and she's even createdher own webcomic. These days, Berenice is devoted to illustrating comics as part of the Graphikslava crew. In her spare time, “Bere” loves to draw, read manga, watch animated movies, play videogames, and kill zombies.

Table of Contents

Introductionv
About the Playv
Leading Characters in the Playvii
Synopsisxi
A Midsummer Night's Dream: commentaryxii
'of imagination all compact'xix
Shakespeare's Versexxi
Source, Date, and Textxxiii
People in the Playxxv
A Midsummer Night's Dream1
Classwork and Examinations85
Discussion of Themes and Topics85
Character Study86
Activities87
Context Questions88
Critical Appreciation90
Essays91
Projects92
Background93
Government93
Religion93
Education94
Language94
Drama94
Theatre95
Selected Further Reading97
William Shakespeare, 1564-161698
List of Shakespeare's Plays100
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