Plays & playscripts Books

Dejanice is a four-act 'dramma lirico' by Alfredo Catalani, with a libretto by A. Zanardini. This edition presents the full score of Catalani's opera, a significant work within the Italian operatic tradition. Composed in the late 19th century, it...

Myrialde is a lyric opera in five acts and six scenes by French composer Léon Moreau, first published in 1913. The libretto and music are both by Moreau, and the story is based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This work represents a...

"Kassya" is an opera in four acts and five scenes by Léo Delibes, composed in the late 19th century. This vocal score allows readers to explore Delibes' dramatic composition, showcasing his talents beyond his famous ballet scores. Though Delibes...

Le docteur Crispin is a comic opera in four acts by Luigi and Federico Ricci, with a French libretto by Nuitter and Beaumont. This lively opéra bouffe showcases the Ricci brothers' talent for melody and comedic timing. Composed in the 19th...

"Ne touchez pas à la reine," is a comic opera in three acts, with a libretto by Eugène Scribe and Gustave Vaëz. This work, composed by Dominique François Xavier Boisselot, exemplifies the charm and wit of 19th-century French opera. The...

This is the stage music for "Cléopatre," a drama in five acts and six scenes by Victorien Sardou and Émile Moreau. The music was composed by Xavier Leroux. This work provides insight into the musical accompaniment of late 19th-century...

"Le moulin du Vert Galant" is a comic opera in three acts by Mrs. E. Grangé and V. Bernard, with music by Gaston Serpette. This edition presents the vocal score arranged for voice and piano by C. Hubans. A delightful example of 19th-century French...

L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti. The opera premiered in 1832 and has remained a popular work. This edition presents the full libretto in French. Donizetti's work exemplifies the bel canto style,...

Match de boxe; comédie en trois actes is a comedic play by Jean-José Frappa and Henry Dupuy-Mazuel, originally published in 1913. This edition also includes L'intrus; comédie en un acte, a one-act comedy by Marcel Fabre and Henry...

Dioniso, saggio sulla religione e la parodia religiosa in Aristofane, written by Carlo Pascal and originally published in 1911, delves into the complex relationship between religion and religious parody in the works of the ancient Greek playwright...

La rose de Saint-Flour is a one-act operetta with lyrics by Michel Carré and music by Jacques Offenbach. This charming work, published around 1900, exemplifies the wit and melodic invention characteristic of Offenbach's operettas. Set in the...

Deux vieilles gardes est une opérette bouffe en un acte, fruit de la collaboration entre Léo Delibes et MM. de Villeneuve et Lemonnier. Cette œuvre, datant de 1880, témoigne de la richesse du genre de l'opérette française au...

Cosi fan tutte = Ainsi font toutes, ou, l'École des amants is a comic opera in four acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This edition presents the opera in French, offering a charming rendition of the classic tale of love, fidelity, and deception...

This is Volume 2 of the complete works of George Gascoigne, a significant figure in the English Renaissance. This collection, edited by John William Cunliffe, provides a comprehensive look at Gascoigne's literary output. Readers interested in...

Attendez-moi sous l'orme is a one-act comic opera by Vincent d'Indy, based on a work by Regnard. This charming opera-comique showcases d'Indy's talent for blending humor with musical artistry. A delightful example of French opera from the turn of the...

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's dramatic works, enhanced with insightful notes and commentary. Featuring contributions from notable scholars such as John Payne Collier, Samuel Weller Singer, Charles Symmons, and...

A collection of "Ariettes séparées des Moissonneurs", this work represents a significant contribution to the French opera repertoire of the 18th century. Composed by Egidio Duni, a prominent figure in the development of...

Discover "Avant-hier matin," a delightful operetta in two acts by Charles Cuvillier, with words by the celebrated Tristan Bernard. This charming work, dating back to around 1900, captures the spirit of French musical theatre at the turn of the century...

Heine on Shakespeare presents Heinrich Heine's insightful commentary on Shakespeare's heroines. This translation offers English readers a unique perspective from one of Germany's most celebrated poets and critics on characters such as Juliet, Ophelia,...

"The Gladiator of Ravenna" is a tragic drama by the renowned Austrian playwright Friedrich Halm (Eligius Franz Joseph Freiherr von Münch-Bellinghausen). Translated into English by Sir Theodore Martin, this play transports readers to the ancient world,...

This collection presents several of Jean Racine's most celebrated plays, including "Mithridate," "Iphigénie," "Phèdre," "Esther," and "Athalie." Jean Racine (1639-1699) was a prominent French dramatist, renowned for his mastery of the...

This inspiring memoir chronicles the remarkable life journey of a woman born as the 19th child in a family of 22 siblings in Lomé, Togo. Growing up in a polygamous household fraught with challenges, she navigated emotional pain, cultural expectations,...

The Devil Wears Prada meets Marriage Story with the atmospheric elegance of a Nancy Meyers film in this captivating exploration of creative passion, personal sovereignty, and the invisible boundaries we must defend to preserve our truest...

POEMS FROM A SOUTH CENTRAL GANGMEMBERUnique Poems that thrive from an urban perspective, steaming from raw experiences of author's reality. Poetry, written in an unconventional way.

A new immigrant searching for work in her field discovers a Jekyll and Hyde veterinary doctor who shows her the dirty underbelly of a trade not often questioned or examined.Carmen is an undocumented immigrant who is hired by a beloved local veterinarian,...

Praise for Busting Timothy Leary"I couldn't put this down! Bernard Ross's rollicking novel, inspired by an outlandish true story, deftly captures the spirit of the 1960s with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Highly recommended!"Steven L. Davis, co-author...

This book provides a useful account of the reception of John Ford in the Romantic Period. It argues that the three fundamental causes of the revival of Shakespeare - that is, the rise in historical criticism, the influence of Longinus, and the endeavour...

Aurora Barocio nació el 10 de enero en Guatemala, Centro América.Se dedica a escribir historias cortas de diferentes temas. Venas de Tinta es su segundo libro que viene con verdaderas joyas escritas con la tinta que lleva en las venas.Venas de Tinta es...

Dramaturgies of Immersion draws on case studies from international productions to conceptualise and analyse the state of contemporary immersive theatre. Immersion appears in different forms, raising the core question: What is at stake in immersive...

Prepare for the spotlight with Joanne Watkinson's expertly crafted scenes designed specifically for young actors.

Shadows Chant: A Dark Fantasy NovelIn a world shrouded in sorrow and silence, young Aeona is trapped by the weight of a tragic accident that haunts her every waking moment. Alone in an orphanage, she struggles with a guilt that threatens to consume her,...

Solamente tú y yo - Narrativa que consta de 11 partes y relata la vida de una mujer que decide enfocarse hacia el éxito personal y profesional, pero atraviesa una serie de circunstancias difíciles que giran a su alrededor y le obstaculizan sus metas...

Our ‘1 Law 4 All’ gang is dragged into a complex multinational, election fraud scheme. The gang’s client champions fair and free elections. The battle lines are drawn. The political windmills established. The 1 Law 4 All Foundation...

1 Law 4 All - VegasThis second book in the 1 Law 4 All series dives into the heart of political corruption with a remarkably diverse band of characters. Vegas dances from adventure to adventure beginning with the mysterious disappearance of Mark's twin...

This book is a celebration of the daring and confidence of men who wear this iconic piece of swimwear. The speedo, with its streamlined design and snug fit, has been a symbol of athleticism, sexuality, and self-assurance for decades. In this collection,...

Liam Hayes, the son of an oil executive, finds himself alone in the Ecuadorian jungle after a car accident. Without survival skills, Liam faces a tough choice; should he remain at the accident site in hopes of being found? Or hitch a canoe ride with an...

Circles of Fantasy is a dark and vivid fiction about four warriors, dragged limb by limb in several region wide kidnappings to a place known as the Giant's Forest, where they are enslaved by one of the five Cheiftain Ogres of the Underworld, Chief...

I remember being a little girl, maybe three years old-really my first conscious memory. My mother had just brought in the clean laundry freshly smelling of the outside spring air. I remember sitting on top of the bed, my mother dressing me up in a fresh,...

Short stories of personal trauma and the psychological toll it takes on these survivors. Four true journeys of emotional turmoil that would send ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...