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100	1		_aAldrich, Thomas Bailey, _d1836-1907
245	1	2	_aA Midnight Fantasy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-06
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters
653			_aMate selection -- Fiction
653			_aHamlet (Legendary character)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23363
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