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Magic in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

2 classic novels and plays that explore magic — take a quiz on each, then compare how the writers handle the theme of magic.

Books about magic

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare · 11 quizzes · 35 questions

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The Tempest

William Shakespeare · 11 quizzes · 35 questions

Theme quizzes

A Midsummer Night's Dream themes quiz The Tempest themes quiz

Magic essay ideas

Compare how Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Shakespeare (The Tempest) present magic.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of magic? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

Power Love Appearance and reality Reputation Class Family Friendship Gender Marriage Prejudice Transformation Ambition Colonialism Deception Fate and free will Guilt Identity Money Revenge Betrayal Civilisation and savagery Corruption Dreams Freedom Honour Inheritance Kingship Madness Masculinity Propaganda Social class Society The american dream Theatre Time Totalitarianism Trust Wit

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore magic?

A Midsummer Night's Dream (William Shakespeare), The Tempest (William Shakespeare).

How do I write an essay about magic?

Pick two or three key moments where magic matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

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