Playful Puck (Robin Goodfellow) – Master Of Harmless Mischief And Shakespeare’s Visit To The Magic Valley

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Puck, also called Robin Goodfellow or “Hobgoblin” is undoubtedly one of the most popular characters in English folklore.

Famous for mischievous pranks and practical jokes, Puck is a creature that has captured the heart of many people. One of the reasons why Puck has become so popular is because several authors and poets included this playful character in their works.

Left: Joseph Noel Paton, Puck, and Fairies, detail from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. – Right: Puck by Carl Andersson Midsommarkransen, Stockholm, Sweden. Credit: Boberger, Public Domain – CC BY-SA 3.0

Shakespeare’s Visit To The Magic Valley

Perhaps the most famous version of Puck can be encountered in William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream that is based on this fascinating ancient figure. In Shakespeare’s play, Puck is portrayed as a clever fairy that is a master of harmless mischief. His benevolent pursuit of physical fun makes him adorable.

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