A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare · 1600 · Play
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Popularized the concept of mischievous, powerful fae folk and their magical interference in human affairs, influencing later depictions of magical beings.
What it is
A comedic play depicting the events surrounding the marriage of Duke Theseus of Athens and Hippolyta, involving a group of amateur actors, and a forest full of fairies.
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