A Midsummer-Night's Dream, for Young People

A Midsummer-Night's Dream teaches students how to enjoy the original language of William Shakespeare's great plays. The scripts have been cut to be read in forty minutes and include descriptions, stage schemes, actions, and production notes to help directors and actors. While the script includes only Shakespeare's original words, announcers also introduce readers to the scenes and clarify difficult passages. Scholars enjoy the stories and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out. Many myths and riddles are surrounding William Shakespeare, many information is known about his life. He wrote 13 comedies, 13 histories, 6 tragedies, and 4 tragicomedies. He died at Stratford-upon-Avon on April 1616 and was buried two days later on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford. His death was caused by the unknown reasons.