A Midsummer Day's Dream: A Poem (1824)

By Edwin Atherstone

Book Overview

A Midsummer Day's Dream: A Poem is a work of literature written by Edwin Atherstone and published in 1824. The poem is inspired by William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream and explores similar themes of love, magic, and fantasy. The poem follows the story of two lovers, Rosalind and Orlando, who are caught up in a world of enchantment and confusion on a midsummer's day. As they navigate through this magical world, they encounter a host of eccentric characters, including fairies, elves, and other supernatural beings. Throughout the poem, Atherstone uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to create a dream-like atmosphere. The language is rich and poetic, with a focus on the beauty and wonder of nature. A Midsummer Day's Dream: A Poem is a unique interpretation of Shakespeare's classic play, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of love and magic. It is a must-read for lovers of poetry and fans of Shakespearean literature.Also Includes The Book A Poem And The Last Days Of Herculaneum And Abradates And Panthea: Poems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436740657
• ISBN13: 9781436740654
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"