
It was followed by Neither Here Nor There, an account of his first trip around Europe. In The Lost Continent, Bill Bryson's hilarious first travel book, he chronicled a trip in his mother's Chevy around small town America. He and his family then moved to New Hampshire in America for a few years, but they have now returned to live in the UK. He lived for many years with his English wife and four children in North Yorkshire.


He settled in England in 1977, and worked in journalism until he became a full time writer. He offers her one of two options: she must either die or accept a celibate life as a nun in Diana's temple.William McGuire "Bill" Bryson, OBE, FRS was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. The Duke asks Hermia to be obedient to her father. His daughter, Hermia, will not agree to marry Demetrius (whom Egeus has chosen for her) because she loves a gentleman named Lysander. Egeus asks for the Duke to intervene in a dispute. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.Īs Duke Theseus prepares for his marriage to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, he is interrupted by a courtier, Egeus. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. A Midsummer Night's Dream Summaryįour Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. Puck manipulates their romantic affections and (in one case) anatomical head-shape. TL DR (may contain spoilers): People get lost in the woods.

Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began.
