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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...

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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Miss Lili: Comedie En Trois Actes, En Prose (1905) is a French play written by Henri Liebrecht. The play is a comedy in three acts and is written in prose. The story revolves around the character of Miss Lili, a young and beautiful woman who is the...

Footlight Rhymes is a collection of poems written by Earle Remington Hines and published in 1910. The poems are inspired by the world of theater and the performing arts, with subjects ranging from actors and actresses to the stage itself. The book...

Footlight Frolics, Entertainments For Home And School: Comprising School Opera, Charades, Plays, Christmas Capers, Etc. (1883) is a book by Mrs. Charles F. Fernald that provides a collection of various entertainment ideas for both home and school...

""Florinda Or The Moors In Spain"" is a grand opera written by Sigismond Thalberg in 1851. The story takes place in medieval Spain during the time of the Moorish occupation. The protagonist, Florinda, is a young woman who is torn between her love for the...

""Five Men and Pompey: A Series of Dramatic Portraits"" is a book written by Stephen Vincent Benet and published in 1915. The book is a collection of five short stories, each featuring a different character and their struggles in life. The stories are...

""Five To Two: A Comedy, In Three Acts"" is a play written by John Lettsom Elliot in 1851. The story revolves around the character of Mr. Darnley, a wealthy businessman who has a habit of being punctual to the minute. He is expecting a visitor, Mr...

Le Th����������tre d'Hier (1893) est un livre �����crit par Hippolyte Louis Parigot qui explore l'histoire du th����������tre fran�����ais ������ travers les si�����cles. L'auteur examine les diff�����rentes �����poques du th����������tre, en...

Le livre ""Le Th����������tre Villageois En Flandre V2 (1881)"" �����crit par Edmond Vander Straeten est une �����tude approfondie sur le th����������tre populaire dans la r�����gion de Flandre. La deuxi�����me partie du livre, publi�����e en 1881,...

Le livre ""Etude Sur Les Poetes Dramatiques"" �����crit par Jules Wisniewski en 1861 est une analyse approfondie des po�����tes dramatiques fran�����ais. L'auteur explore les �����uvres de grands noms tels que Moli�����re, Racine, Corneille et d'autres,...

Le livre ""Le Philosophe Marie: Ou Le Mari Honteux De L'Etre Comedie En Cinq Actes, En Vers (1883)"" est une pi�����ce de th����������tre �����crite par Nericault Destouches. L'histoire se d�����roule autour d'un personnage nomm����� Marie, qui est un...

Le livre ""Histoire Du Theatre En France Des Origines Au Cid, 1398-1636 (1879)"" de Benjamin Pifteau est une �����tude compl�����te de l'histoire du th����������tre en France. L'auteur explore les origines du th����������tre en France jusqu'������ la...