Shakespeare's works provided Blake with many themes; he drew on 13 of the plays for his subject matter. 'Oberon,Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing' illustrates the closing moments of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', when the reconciled Oberon and Titania make their final entry. (V ii 21-30)
Oberon-Through the house give gathering light,
By the dead and drowsy fire:
Every elf and fairy sprite
Hop as light as bird from brier;
And this ditty, after me,
Sing, and dance it trippingly.
Titania-First, rehearse your song by rote
To each word a warbling note:
Hand in hand, with fairy grace,
Will we sing, and bless this place.
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