This document provides information about William Shakespeare and his play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It notes that Shakespeare is considered the greatest English writer and playwright. It then lists some of the main characters in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", which includes four young lovers, amateur actors, and fairy monarchs. The plot involves the lovers and actors interacting with fairies in an enchanted forest near mythical Athens. It deals with themes of love, mistaken identity, and parents interfering in their children's romantic lives.