A Midsummer Night's Dream (Folger)

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY
The World’s Leading Center for Shakespeare Studies

The Folger Shakespeare Library presents a full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of A Midsummer Night's Dream, based on its definitive Folger Edition. This audiobook features skilled narrators and performers who bring Shakespeare's beloved play to life, making it an engaging experience for students, teachers, and everyday listeners alike.

In A Midsummer Night's Dream, love takes center stage as characters navigate complex relationships in the woods outside Athens. Two young men and two young women find themselves entangled in love triangles, while Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen, clash over an orphan boy's custody. Oberon's magical interference leads to unexpected romantic entanglements, including Titania falling for a weaver named Bottom. Amidst this chaos, Bottom and his fellow actors comically attempt to stage the tragedy of "Pyramus and Thisbe." Enjoy this expertly produced recording that captures the essence of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.