Synopses & Reviews
Humorous, romantic, and thoroughly enchanting,
A Midsummer Nightand#8217;s Dream is one of Shakespeareand#8217;s most delicious confections. Now, with this stunningly illustrated and accessible retelling, his gossamer tale of mixed-up love among humans and fairies will captivate todayand#8217;s young readers. Seamlessly weaving the original playand#8217;s exquisite words into modern language, Adam McKeown eases children into Shakespeareand#8217;s magical world, while Antonio Javier Caparoand#8217;s magnificent art superbly captures the characters and the action.To aid understanding, Renaissance scholar McKeown provides thought-provoking background on Shakespeare and the play, a and#147;Whoand#8217;s Whoand#8221; of the characters, and fascinating questions for young readers to ponder.
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About the Author
Adam McKeown has taught Shakespeare, Renaissance culture, and writing at New York University, Clarkson University, and Princeton, and is currently a professor at Adelphi University in Long Island.