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Insipidest. Play. Ever. –Pepys, on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Sort of.

Dennis G. Jerz / 12 Sep 2013

After attending a performance of Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pepys wrote in his diary: “Insipidest. Play. Ever.” (Or words to that effect.)

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