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2014-02-05
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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Cajander, Paavo Emil
1846
1913
A midsummer night's dream. Finnish
Kesäyön unelma
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes%C3%A4y%C3%B6n_unelma
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
"Kesäyön unelma" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of love, identity, and transformation through the intertwined lives of various characters, notably Theseus, the Duke of Athens, and his fiancée Hippolyta, as well as lovers Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena. The story unfolds in a mystical forest and involves magical elements that complicate the characters' relationships and emotions. The opening of the play introduces the setting of Athens and the upcoming wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. Egeus, Hermia's father, seeks the Duke's intervention concerning Hermia's refusal to marry Demetrius, whom her father has chosen for her. Instead, she loves Lysander and intends to elope with him. Meanwhile, Helena, who is in love with Demetrius, feels scorned and desperate. This setup establishes the intricate love dynamics and the tension that will be explored through further events, leading to comedic situations enhanced by magical interventions. The play promises both humor and drama as it progresses through the relationships among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
fi
Comedy plays
Courtship -- Drama
Athens (Greece) -- Drama
Fairy plays
PR
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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