| Author |
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 |
| Title |
A Midnight Fantasy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Midnight Fantasy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a work of literary fiction written in the late 19th century. This short story is centered around themes of love and the whimsical nature of fate, exploring the well-known Shakespearean tale of "Romeo and Juliet" through a fresh lens. The narrative intertwines elements of fantasy while reflecting on characters and themes from classic literature. In the story, the protagonist, inspired by a performance of "Romeo and Juliet," wanders the quiet streets of Boston and imagines a world where Hamlet, another of Shakespeare's characters, finds romance in Verona with Juliet. Through a series of contemplative thoughts, he reflects on the tragic outcomes of ill-fated love and ponders how different destinies might unfold. The narrative unfolds as Hamlet travels to Italy, where he meets Juliet at a masquerade ball and eventually woos her, leading to a happier conclusion than the original tragedy. Ultimately, the story highlights the power of imagination and the longing for resolutions that diverge from the original tragic fates of the beloved characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hamlet (Legendary character)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23363 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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