[Pocket Edition] World Literature Classics Library - Shakespeare's Comedies

Author: (English) William Shakespeare
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a play deeply loved by the general audience. Bottom's play-within-a-play will have even the worst actors making the audience laugh out loud. The fairies on stage are always graceful and enchanting young girls. In addition to the original folk songs, the magnificent verses and strange plot have inspired later composers with boundless creativity. In the midsummer night forest, this time and place filled with magic and charm also allow dancers to fully unleash their imagination and skills. A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night are Shakespeare's representative comedies. Especially the latter three are considered to embody the style of Shakespeare's comedy creation, known as the "Triptych of Lively Comedies." Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers of all time, and his works have had a profound impact on English and even world literature. His works have been translated into almost all languages in the world, with new editions and translations constantly emerging and remaining timeless. Additionally, Shakespeare's influence has permeated everyday language in English-speaking countries and shaped their understanding of poetry. In 1945, A Midsummer Night's Dream was selected for the list of "10 Books That Shook the World." It was also included in the "100 World Classics" recommended by the American Library Association in the 21st edition. In 1985, A Midsummer Night's Dream was named one of the "Best Books of All Time" by Time magazine.