The Sources And Analogues Of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908)

By Frank Sidgwick

Book Overview

""The Sources and Analogues of A Midsummer Night's Dream"" is a scholarly work written by Frank Sidgwick in 1908. The book explores the various literary and mythological sources that inspired William Shakespeare's play ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"". Sidgwick delves into the origins of the play's characters, plot, and themes, drawing connections between Shakespeare's work and ancient Greek and Roman mythology, as well as medieval folklore and literature. The book is aimed at academics and students of Shakespearean literature, offering a detailed analysis of the play's historical and literary context. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and influences of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays.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: 1165911620
• ISBN13: 9781165911622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"