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

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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This is a Shakespearean play deeply loved by the general audience. Bottom's play-within-a-play will have even the worst actors making the audience laugh. The fairy in the play is always a graceful and enchanting young girl on stage. In addition to the original folk songs, the magnificent verses and strange plot have inspired later composers to pour out their thoughts. 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 last three are known as the "Triumph of Love Comedies" for their ability to embody the style of Shakespeare's comedy. 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 every language 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 21st edition of the American Book of Good Reading as one of the "100 World Classics." In 1985, A Midsummer Night's Dream was named by Life magazine as one of the "Best Books of All Time."