Plays & playscripts Books

En esta obra clásica de la literatura italiana, Tasso cuenta la historia de un pastor enamorado en verso lírico. Con un estilo poético y una sensibilidad romántica, Aminta es una joya de la literatura barroca y un monumento a la belleza.This work has...

This tragic play tells the story of Queen Dido of Carthage and her doomed love affair with the Trojan hero Aeneas. Featuring 7 beautiful copperplate illustrations, this work by Carl Weichselbaumer is a must-read for fans of classical drama and romance...

A collection of Danish language comedies written by Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754), a Norwegian-born writer and historian who spent most of his life in Denmark. The plays are known for their witty dialogue and satirical portrayal of Danish society in the...

Découvrez ce recueil de comédies rares ou peu connues qui ont été jouées dans les années 1650 à 1680, contemporaines de Molière. Un must-read pour tout amateur de la littérature française classique.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Une comédie en français mêlée de couplets, écrite par les auteurs célèbres Eugène Labiche et Marc Michel. L'histoire suit un chevalier qui, pour gagner son amour, doit prouver son courage en combattant un rival. Une lecture amusante pour les amateurs de...

Jean Racine est l'un des plus grands dramaturges français. Dans cet ouvrage, l'auteur nous offre ses pièces de théâtre les plus célèbres, notamment 'Phèdre', 'Andromaque' et 'Bérénice'. Ces chefs-d'oeuvre de la littérature française sont encore joués...

Benedikt Lögler's play 'Kaiser Heinrich Der Vogler' is a testament to the power of drama. Set in medieval Germany, the play tells the story of King Henry the Fowler and his struggle to maintain peace and order in his kingdom. With its strong characters...

Ein Theaterstück des Schweizer Dramatikers Paul Heitz, das die Legende von Dietrich von Bern oder Theoderich dem Großen aus der Sicht des Hofnarren Nibelung erzählt. Das Stück ist eine humorvolle und doch tiefgründige Auseinandersetzung mit einer der...

This gripping play tells the story of Elmer Banks, a small-town editor who becomes embroiled in a political scandal when he publishes an inflammatory editorial. The play is a powerful indictment of the corrupting influence of power, and Robinson's...

This collection of ten folk plays are designed to be performed by children and young people. Based on European and American stories and legends, they feature colorful characters and vivid settings. Included with the plays are suggestions for costumes,...

This volume contains plays by the French playwright Molière, including The School for Wives and Tartuffe. With his witty and satirical works, Molière is considered one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. The translation of the plays...

Trois actes comiques de la célèbre pièce de théâtre de Molière, L'amour médecin, présentant des situations cocasses et absurdes sur le thème de l'amour et de la médecine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

Esta comedia en tres actos cuenta la historia de Don Juan, un hombre generoso y bueno, que se enfrenta a varios desafíos en su vida. Los hermanos Álvarez Quintero ofrecen una vista divertida a la sociedad española de la época.This work has been selected...

This collection contains over forty plays by American dramatist Clyde Fitch, including Beau Brummel, The City, and The Girl with the Green Eyes. Fitch was known for his witty dialogue and sharp social commentary, and his plays were popular in the early...

Written in Spanish by Leandro Fernández de Moratín, El Médico Á Palos is a comedic play in three acts. First performed in 1819, it offers a humorous look at the practice of medicine and the foibles of human nature.This work has been selected by scholars...

This classic play, adapted by noted Shakespearean actor and director William Poel, tells the story of a wealthy merchant who plots to kill his wife with the help of her lover. Set in the Elizabethan era, it explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and...

Esta obra teatral de Pedro Calderón de la Barca es una comedia de enredo que se desarrolla en el contexto de la Reforma inglesa. Con un lenguaje ingenioso y una trama compleja, Calderón nos presenta una visión divertida y satírica de las contradicciones...

Bring the joy and wonder of Christmas to life with these inspiring and heartwarming plays for children and adults alike. Featuring a range of settings and characters, these dramas explore the true meaning of the holiday season, reminding us of the power...

Ce recueil de pièces de théâtre de l'écrivain français Alfred Poizat offre une exploration fascinante de la mythologie grecque. Echo et Narcisse raconte l'histoire de deux amoureux tragiques, tandis que Les Serbes et Latone explore les relations...

Esta obra teatral de Salvador Brau es un estudio perspicaz de las relaciones humanas en el contexto de la familia puertorriqueña del siglo XIX. Con un lenguaje poético y emotivo, Brau nos lleva de la mano por un viaje entre el amor y el desamor, la...

This collection of poems by James Furneaux includes a range of topics and styles, from meditations on nature and religion to love poems and humorous parodies. Furneaux's writing is lively, witty, and insightful, showcasing his deep knowledge of both...

This book is a delightful collection of classic stories from children's literature, adapted into plays and dialogues that are perfect for young actors and audiences. Written by Augusta Stevenson, a noted children's author and educator, this book includes...

This original drama tells the story of Clara Douglas, a young Creole girl who struggles against society and her own family's prejudices to pursue true love. With themes of racial and social injustice, this play is a gripping exploration of human...

A collection of fragments from ancient Greek comedies, many of which are lost or incomplete. Provides insight into the development of Greek comedy and the social and political issues of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

A collection of ancient Greek commentaries on the plays of Sophocles, providing insight into their interpretation and performance in ancient times. Includes notes on language, mythology, and historical context.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This collection of dramatic works by Aaron Hill includes everything from Shakespearean-style tragedies to comedies of manners. It's a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater in the 18th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Ce livre propose une collection de tragédies saintes écrites par Louis des Masures. Ces tragédies se caractérisent par des thèmes religieux forts et une forte dévotion au christianisme. Les personnages sont souvent des saints ou des héros bibliques, et...

The Dialogue in English Literature is a comprehensive study of the use of dialogue in English literature, from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. Merrill examines the various forms of dialogue, including dramatic, epistolary, and comic, and...

Un chef-d'œuvre de la poésie italienne du XVIe siècle, qui raconte l'histoire d'amour tragique entre le berger Tirsi et la nymphe Clori. Ce livre est un incontournable pour les amateurs de poésie et de littérature italienne.This work has been selected by...

Une collection de pièces de théâtre soigneusement sélectionnées des auteurs Charles Nodier et René-Charles Guilbert Pixérécourt, remplis d'intrigues palpitantes, de personnages intéressants et de dialogues captivants.This work has been selected by...

Thomas Middleton was a Jacobean playwright who wrote a number of popular plays, including 'The Revenger's Tragedy' and 'Women Beware Women'. This volume includes a collection of his works, along with a biography of the author and notes by editor...

This book includes a collection of papers and records relating to the life and sufferings of the Reverend John Wiclif, a prominent theological figure of the 14th century known for his criticisms against the Roman Catholic Church.This work has been...

Ce livre raconte l'histoire légendaire de la Bête du Gévaudan, un animal mystérieux qui a terrorisé la région pendant plusieurs années au XVIIIe siècle. Cette pièce de théâtre en trois actes est un mélodrame émouvant qui captivera les amateurs de mystère...

Discover the brilliance of one of the Victorian era's most gifted playwrights with this comprehensive collection of Edwin Atherstone's dramatic works. From the tragic to the comic, these plays offer a glimpse into the passions and follies of 19th century...

Una selección de comedias escritas por el famoso poeta español Lope de Vega. Las comedias incluyen tramas ingeniosas, personajes complejos, y una variedad de humor e ironía.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

This volume contains a fascinating selection of 15th-century German carnival plays, offering insight into the cultural and social landscape of this pivotal period in European history. An essential read for students of drama and cultural history.This work...

Œuvres de Crébillon Éloge de Crébillon au Roi Idoménée Atrée et Thyeste Électre Rhadamisthe et Zénobie est une collection des œuvres complètes de l'écrivain français Crébillon. Cette édition comprend ses pièces les plus célèbres, notamment Électre et...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Lehr- und Wanderjahre in Weimar und Italien gehören zu den bekanntesten Etappen in seinem Leben. Alexander Baumgartner schildert diese Phase ausführlich und geht dabei auf die verschiedenen Stationen ein. Von Goethes...

   “WORLD SET FREE…is such a deeply thoughtful and accessible meditation on the scientific process, the mystery and beauty of invention and the moral responsibility of scientists that it deserves a far wider audience. And every...

In the future, after the global ecological disaster, so much that makes life worth living has been outlawed. One family refuses to submit. Will their small act of rebellion lead to a future where science no longer dominates humanity but serves it? ...

   “Original, brash and bursting with theatrical energy… The irreverent but charming characters and occasional pokes at tradition in LOOKING AT CHRISTMAS make this play a very good gift.” NYTheater.com ...

Staging Subversions: The Performance-within-a-Play in French Classical Theater defines a new type of metadrama using Le Tartuffe as its paradigm and explores the complex, ambiguous, and enlightening relationships that metadrama maintains with the social...

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, technology and spirituality formed uncanny alliances in countless manifestations of automatism. From Victorian mediums to the psychiatrists who studied them, from the Fordist assembly line to the...

Thinking Queer takes up the challenges of queer theorizing for education by interrogating the effects of representation through voice and visibility, the interplay of social and academic knowledges and ignorances, and the performative aspects of queer...

"A worthy successor to Fabian Feminist. Shaw's influence on the self-image and public standing of women has been immense, both in his time and in our own, yet Shaw has also been widely and sometimes appallingly misunderstood. This book should help...

Widely praised by critics and hailed by audiences, the award-winning plays in John Biguenet's The Rising Water Trilogy examine the emotional toll of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Approaching the storm, the levee collapse, and subsequent...

Coupled with the general decline in real estate values and opportunitie~ for capital fonnation, the health care industry is in the midst of unprecedented change that has resulted in unneeded real estate, excess debt and a major...

The definitive scholarly edition and new translation of all three versions of Hölderlin's poem, The Death of Empedocles, and his related theoretical essays.On the eve of his final odes and hymns, Friedrich Hölderlin composed three versions of a dramatic...