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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Approaching Shakespeare

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Exploring Dreams, Desire, and Sexuality in A Midsummer Night's Dream

This chapter explores the interplay between dreams and reality in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' highlighting how dreams symbolize chaos and desire. It critiques contemporary interpretations that sanitize the play's explicit sexual themes while examining the tension between its theatrical structure and societal norms.

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