Plays & playscripts Books

The Passion Play in the Highlands of Bavaria is a book written by Alexander Craig Sellar in 1871. The book is a detailed account of the Passion Play, a religious drama that is performed every ten years in the small town of Oberammergau in Bavaria,...

""The Parasite or The Art to Make One's Fortune"" is a comedic play written by Friedrich Schiller in 1856. The story follows the character of Baron von Fink, a penniless nobleman who is desperate to improve his financial situation. He becomes a parasite,...

The Palatine is a play in five acts written by Thomas James Serle and originally published in 1874. The play is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Palatine Elector, Frederick V, and his wife Elizabeth Stuart. The Palatine is a historical...

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The Outlaw, La Morte Civile: A Drama In Five Acts (1882) is a play written by Italian author Paolo Giacometti. The story follows the life of a man named Fabrizio, who is forced to become an outlaw after being falsely accused of a crime. The play takes...

The Origin Of The English Stage: With Memoirs Of Celebrated Performers is a historical book written by Francis Godolphin Waldron and published in 1802. The book delves into the history of English theatre, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and...

The New Comedy is a book written by Adolf Paul Oppe and published in 1897. The book explores the history and evolution of comedy in ancient Greece, with a particular focus on the period known as the New Comedy. Oppe examines the works of some of the most...

The New Art of Writing Plays is a book written by Lope de Vega, a Spanish playwright and poet, originally published in 1609. This book is a comprehensive guide for aspiring playwrights, providing detailed instructions on how to write successful plays...

The Natural Son: A Tragedy is a play written by James Mason in 1805. The play tells the story of a young man named Edward, who is the illegitimate son of a wealthy man named Lord Norland. Edward is raised in poverty by his mother, but when Lord Norland...

The Moralist and the Theatre is a book written by Otto Peltzer in the year 1887. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between morality and theatre. Peltzer explores the various ways in which theatre has been used to convey moral...

The Minister and the Mercer is a comedy play written by Alfred Bunn and published in 1834. The play is divided into five acts and revolves around the story of a minister and a mercer. The minister, who is a man of great piety and virtue, is approached by...

The Midnight Charge: A Grand Military Play In Four Acts is a historical drama written by W. Elsworth Stedman and first published in 1892. The play takes place during the American Civil War and follows a group of Union soldiers who are tasked with...

The Merry Devil of Edmonton is a play believed to have been written by William Shakespeare in 1612. The play is a comedic work that tells the story of a notorious trickster named Peter Fabell, who is known for his mischievous behavior and his ability to...

The Gitanilla Or The Children Of The Zincali: A Drama, In Three Acts (1860) is a play written by John Crawford Wilson. The story revolves around a young gypsy girl named Preciosa, who is taken in by a wealthy nobleman and raised as his own daughter...

The Genuine Rejected Addresses: Presented To The Committee Of Management For Drury-Lane Theatre (1812) is a collection of satirical poems written by various authors, including the famous poet Lord Byron George Gordon. The poems were originally submitted...

""The Gaberlunzie: A Scottish Comedy, In Three Acts"" is a play written by Laurence Black and first published in 1839. The story is set in Scotland and follows the misadventures of a group of characters, including the eponymous Gaberlunzie, a wandering...

The French Stage and the French People Volume 1 is a book that was published in 1841 and is written by M. Fleury. The book provides an in-depth look at the relationship between the French stage and the French people during the time period. The author...

""The Forest Youth or Shakespeare as He Lived: A Historical Tale"" is a novel written by Henry Curling in 1853. The book is a fictionalized account of William Shakespeare's early life, set in the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, England. The story...

The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust (1898) is a literary masterpiece by the renowned German author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book tells the story of Faust, a disillusioned scholar who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for...

The Firescreen: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by Alfred Sutro and published in 1912. The play revolves around a wealthy woman named Lady Trenchard who is hosting a party at her estate. The main plot of the play centers around a valuable...

""The Fifth of November or The Gunpowder Plot"" is a historical play that is believed to have been written by William Shakespeare in 1830. The play is based on the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in which a group of English Catholics attempted to blow...

The Feast of Thalarchus: A Dramatic Poem is a literary work written by Conde Benoist Pallen in 1901. The book is a poetic drama that tells the story of a feast held in honor of Thalarchus, a mythical figure from ancient Greece. The feast is attended by...

""The Daughter of St. Mark"" is a three-act grand opera seria written by Michael William Balfe and first performed in 1844. Set in Venice during the 17th century, the story follows the tragic love affair between the nobleman Enrico and the beautiful but...

The British Theatre V5: Or A Collection Of Plays (1808) is a book compiled by Mrs. Inchbald that contains a collection of plays from various British playwrights. The book is the fifth volume in the series and features plays such as The Chances by John...

The Divine Epiphany: In Ten Progressive Scenes (1879) is a book written by Haskett Smith. The book is a religious text that focuses on the concept of divine revelation and the manifestation of God to humanity. The book is divided into ten progressive...

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The Birmingham Theatres: A Local Retrospect (1890) is a book written by Thomas Edgar Pemberton that provides a comprehensive overview of the theatrical scene in Birmingham during the late 19th century. The book covers the history of various theatres in...

The Bacteriologist, An Original Comedy, In Five Acts: My Friend Isaac, An Original Comedietta, In One Act (1897) is a collection of two plays written by Daniel K. Ford. The first play, The Bacteriologist, is a comedic tale told over five acts. The story...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Affected Young Ladies is a comedic play written by the French playwright Moliere in 1915. The play is set in 17th century France and follows the lives of two young women, Celimene and Arsinoe, who are obsessed with fashion and social status. They...

T. Macci Plauti Miles Gloriosus est fabula comica antiqua a Plauto, Titus Maccius scripta. Narrat de Pyrgopolynice, miles gloriosus et vanus, qui tentat amorem Philocomasium, puellam pauperem et honestam, sed est frustratus a servis et amicis eius...

Het boek ""T Verwaarde Huwelyk: Bly-Eindent-Spel"" is geschreven door P. Nederhoven en werd uitgebracht in 1667. Het is een toneelstuk dat zich afspeelt rondom het huwelijk van twee personen. Het verhaal draait om de problemen die ontstaan wanneer de...

Le livre ""Po�����mes Dramatiques De T. Corneille V5 (1722)"" est une collection de po�����mes dramatiques �����crits par Thomas Corneille. Il s'agit du cinqui�����me volume de la s�����rie, publi����� en 1722. Les po�����mes sont �����crits en...

""Poems And Plays By Holcombe Ingleby"" is a collection of literary works by the English author, Holcombe Ingleby. Published in 1906, the book contains a variety of poems and plays that showcase Ingleby's talent for writing. The poems in the collection...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Po�����mes Dramatiques d'Alexandre Pouchkine (1862) est un recueil de po�����mes dramatiques �����crit par le c�����l�����bre po�����te russe Alexandre Sergue�����evitch Pouchkine. Ce livre est une collection de cinq pi�����ces de th����������tre,...

The Life of Timon of Athens is a play written by William Shakespeare in the early 17th century. The play follows the life of Timon, a wealthy and generous Athenian who lavishes gifts and money on his friends and associates. However, when Timon falls into...

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""Comoediae Tres Captivi. Miles Gloriosus, Trinummus"" est opus dramaticum a Tito Maccio Plauto scriptum. In hoc libro tres comoediae contineri videntur, quorum nomina sunt ""Captivi"", ""Miles Gloriosus"", et ""Trinummus"". In ""Captivis"", duo...

Poems, Dialogues in Verse and Epigrams V1: Dramatic Scenes is a collection of literary works by the renowned English writer, Walter Savage Landor. The book was originally published in 1892 and includes a variety of poetic forms, including dramatic...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Poems and Plays of Robert Browning: 1833-1844 is a collection of works by the renowned English poet and playwright, Robert Browning. Originally published in 1911, the book features a selection of Browning's poetry and plays from the period between...

Ce livre, intitul����� ""Po�����mes Dramatiques De T. Corneille V4 (1738)"", est une collection de po�����mes dramatiques �����crits par Thomas Corneille. Il s'agit du quatri�����me volume de cette s�����rie, publi����� en 1738. Les po�����mes sont...

Pleasant Pastime: Or Drawing Room Dramas is a book published in 1850 by Arthur Hall Virtue And Co. Publisher. The book contains a collection of short plays that are suitable for performance in a drawing room setting. The plays are written in a...

""Plays in Pinafores"" is a collection of plays written by Mabel M. Swan, published in 1916. The book contains a variety of plays suitable for children of all ages, ranging from short one-act plays to longer productions. The plays cover a wide range of...

Monsieur Scapin: Com�����die en Vers (1888) est une pi�����ce de th����������tre �����crite par Jean Richepin. Elle raconte l'histoire de Scapin, un valet rus����� et astucieux, qui utilise toutes sortes de stratag�����mes pour aider ses ma�����tres...

Molnen �����r en komedi skriven av Aristophanes och publicerad ������r 1826. Handlingen kretsar kring en man vid namn Strepsiades som �����r skuldsatt och beslutar sig f������r att l�����ra sig retorik f������r att kunna undvika att betala tillbaka sina...

Mixed Marriage is a play in four acts written by St. John Greer Ervine and first published in 1911. The play explores the theme of mixed marriages and the challenges that arise when people from different social and cultural backgrounds come together in...