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This retelling of one of Shakespeare's most popular and widely performed romantic comedies follows the fortunes and misfortunes of several young lovers against a background of playful, forest-dwelling fairies. Barron's Graphic Classics offer easy-to-follow retellings of immortal literary works. They introduce elementary and secondary school students to many of our culture's great plays, novels, and epic poems, and encourage boys and girls to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Graphic Classics titles tell absorbing stories with high-quality color illustrations complemented with short narrative sections and dialogue balloons that capture the spirit of the originals. They also present background material to help young readers understand when and why the literary work was originally written. Graphic Classics titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions.
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"Lord, what fools these mortals be."
A
Midsummer
Night's Dream
Strange things are afoot in the woods outside Athens. Two men are in love with the same woman, the King and Queen of Fairies are at loggerheads, and a mischievous sprite is about to weak havoc with a magic flower. Meanwhile, an impish fellow named Puck has really made an ass of an amateur actor called Bottom.
How will it all end?
One of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies is vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format.
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Condition: Good. Gelev, Penko (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17329455-6