Ein Sommernachtstraum
1600
Ein Sommernachtstraum
1600
Translated by August Wilhelm von Schlegel
Ein Sommernachtstraum, or A Midsummer Night's Dream, is a comedic play by William Shakespeare first published in 1600. Set in Athens, it follows the romantic entanglements of four young lovers—Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena—amidst the interference of the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania. The play explores themes of love, fantasy, and the complexities of human relationships, highlighting the conflicts between societal expectations and personal desires.




































