A Midsummer Nights Dream (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Kiwi Publications, Kings Sutton, 2012
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Illustrated version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Character portraits and scene location drawings help you visualise the play from the words on the page making the play easier to follow and study for that all important exam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- A Midsummer Nights Dream (Paperback)
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Kiwi Publications, Kings Sutton
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0957238460
- ISBN 13
- 9780957238466
- Illustrator
- Giggins, Neil
Struggling to help students keep track of characters, shifting scenes, and overlapping storylines in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
This visually redesigned edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is created to support comprehension, build confidence, and reduce the confusion many students experience when reading Shakespeare — without changing the original text.
With its multiple character groups, fast-moving dialogue, and frequent scene changes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream can be especially challenging in traditional layouts. This edition uses a clear, character-based design that helps readers follow conversations naturally and understand how characters relate to one another across the play.
Each character’s lines are visually separated and arranged like a conversation on the page. Hand-drawn character portraits appear alongside their dialogue, allowing students to instantly recognise who is speaking — particularly helpful when characters interact in larger groups or rapid exchanges.
At the end of each scene, illustrated location artwork reinforces where the action takes place, supporting visualisation and helping readers keep track of transitions between Athens, the forest, and the play-within-a-play.
Designed to support learning
- Original, unabridged Shakespeare text (public domain)
- Character-based layout that makes dialogue easier to follow
- Illustrated portraits for every character
- Scene-setting artwork to support understanding
- Designed specifically for students, classrooms, and visual learners
• follow dialogue without constantly checking character names
• understand relationships between multiple character groups
• stay oriented during fast-paced or comic scenes
• remain engaged with the play’s language and humour
• build confidence reading Shakespeare independently
Ideal for
• Middle school, high school, and college literature students
• English classrooms worldwide
• Teachers supporting mixed-ability groups
• Home study, revision, and exam preparation
• Parents supporting students at home
• Readers new to Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most frequently studied and performed comedies, but its complex structure can be a barrier for many learners. This visual edition removes unnecessary obstacles, allowing students to focus on character, comedy, and meaning, rather than struggling with the layout of the page.
Whether used in the classroom or for independent reading, this edition offers a more accessible and confidence-building way to engage with Shakespeare.
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