Classic and pre-20th century plays Books

Max Ehrmann's theatrical masterpiece 'The Wife of Marobius' is a powerful and moving examination of love and betrayal. Set in ancient Rome, the play tells the story of a young woman who must confront the infidelity of her husband and the complex web of...

A timeless play by William Shakespeare that explores themes of love, money, and justice. It follows the story of Bassanio, a young Venetian nobleman who seeks the help of his friend Antonio in order to woo the wealthy and beautiful Portia.This work has...

This Telugu literary masterpiece is a romantic play that depicts the love story of King Sriharsha and Princess Madhavi. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between duty and desire.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This collection of four Shakespearean plays delivers tragedy, romance, and betrayal in equal measure. Titus Andronicus depicts the horrific aftermath of war, while Macbeth tells the story of a man consumed by ambition. Troilus and Cressida offers a...

Una obra cómica llena de enredos, amoríos, traiciones y sorpresas. La obra gira en torno al amor no correspondido de los personajes principales y el deseo de venganza de Medea. Una obra imperdible para cualquier amante del teatro clásico.This work has...

The Suppliants is a Greek tragedy by Aeschylus that tells the story of the daughters of Danaus, who seek refuge from forced marriage in Egypt. This edition includes a new translation by Walter George Headlam that captures the beauty and power of...

This edition of Sophocles' classic play provides the original Greek text alongside an English translation. The translator, John William Sophocles, was a noted classicist and scholar, and his translation is both faithful to the original and highly...

Follow the story of Parthenopean tales and comedy in this set of novellas and plays that will keep you entertained and enthralled!This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Empire presents Shakespeare as both a local and global writer, investigating Shakespeare's trans-cultural writing through the interrelations and interactions of binaries including theory and practice, past and present,...

 A perfect workbook companion for William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night". The full text is spaced to allow reading and annotation to be done with ease and each page includes a note section to allow for better organization. Intended to make life a...

تدور أحداث رواية العاصفة، وهي إحدى أعمال الشاعر والكاتب المسرحي الإنكليزي وليام شكسبير (1564 - 1616)، والتي يُعتقد أنها كُتبت في وقت ما بين العامين 1610 و1611، على متن سفينة تتعرّض لعاصفة هوجاء في عرض البحر، ثمّ تتوالى بقية أحداثها في جزيرة نائية يحكمها...

هذه هي إحدى روائع شكسبير الأدبية التي تتجلي فيها عبقريته الفذة في تصوير الشخصيات التي تتحرك أمام ناظري القارئ، حيّة نابضة بكل ما فيها من خير وشر، وقوة وضعف وغرور وطمع.يغزو ملك إنجلترا هنري الخامس فرنسا مطالباً بحقه في الجلوس على عرشها. وقبل توجهه إلى...

أصل هذه القصة أحدوثة، وما أصغرها من أحدوثة، جرت على الألسنة في إيطاليا وتداولتها نقلاً عنها سائر الأمم: محصلها أن فتاة ذات مال وافر وجمال باهر وعقل كالكوكب الزاهر كان قد مات عنها أبواها فخطبها إلى نفسها ملك مراكش وأمير أراغون في جملة النبهاء ممن خطبها...

تتألف مسرحية هامْلِت- أو هامْلِت أمير الدانمارك، بحسب اسمها الأصلي الكامل- للكاتب وليام شكسبيـر، من أربعة فصول في هذه الترجمة التي أنجزها الشاعر والكاتب والمترجم الراحل خليـل مطران. ويـُرجِّـح الباحثون عموماً أن هذه الرواية كُتبت بين العـامين 1599 و1601...

Harold Bloom realiza un acercamiento literario, crítico y ante todo humanista a los personajes que considera más relevantes de Shakespeare. El primero: Falstaff.Dos años antes de su muerte, Harold Bloom inició una serie de cinco libros en los que...

Thought to be Sophocles' earliest surviving play, Ajax is a study in archaic values. After the death of Achilles, Telamonian Ajax stands above the other Greeks as the greatest warrior, but the Greek chiefs award Achilles' armour to the wily Odysseus...

Abridged specifically for all those interested in Shakespeare's plays, especially teachers and students of English and drama, these one-hour performance scripts maintain the arcs of Shakespeare's plots without compromising the integrity of his original...

THE TRAGEDIES collects John Galt's verse drama adaptations of plays by William Shakespeare - MADDALEN, AGAMEMNON, LADY MACBETH, ANTONIA, & CLYTEMNESTRA. -some of which have never before been published apart from Galt's memoirs. The collection is edited...

In this comic opera set in England, Falstaff is a friend and admirer of playwright William Shakespeare--and the same lecherous fellow we saw in Shakespeare's Henry IV. One summer night, Queen Elizabeth goes incognito to a party given by Falstaff in honor...

Believed to have been written in 1599, William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” forms the final installment of a tetralogy of plays which includes “Richard II”, “Henry IV, Part I”, and “Henry IV, Part II”. The...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ...

Explore the vibrant world of Elizabethan theater with this lavishly illustrated guide to the costumes and sets of Shakespeare's plays. Venezky's meticulous research and attention to detail bring to life the sumptuous fabrics, intricate designs, and...

This facsimile edition of the 'bad quarto' of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice offers an intriguing glimpse into the early history of the play. The text is thought to be based on a shorthand transcription taken during a performance, and is notable...

This edition presents a selection of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, selected and annotated by the eminent Shakespearean scholar Samuel Johnson. The volume includes such classics as 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Macbeth,' as well as lesser-known...

This collection of Shakespeare's plays is selected specifically for use in recitation and includes some of the Bard's most famous works. The book is intended to help students improve their public speaking skills while enjoying some of the greatest...

Jouy's translation of this classic tragedy brings to life the political intrigue and personal drama of ancient Rome. Follow the rise and fall of one of history's most infamous figures as he navigates the treacherous waters of power and ambition. With...

Neilson's annotated edition of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar offers invaluable insights into the text, including historical context, literary analysis, and critical commentary. With its accessible language and helpful notes, this volume is perfect for...

Terence's Hecyra is one of the most important plays in the history of Roman theatre. This edition, translated by E. S. Shuckburgh, offers readers a clear and accessible version of the text, complete with helpful notes and commentary. Whether you are a...

This hilarious play follows the misadventures of two sets of identical twins who are separated at birth and accidentally reunited years later. Chaos and confusion ensue as mistaken identities lead to a series of wild misunderstandings and mishaps. A...

Ce mystère médiéval raconte la vie de Sainte Nonne et de son fils Saint Devy, deux saints bretons qui ont vécu au VIe siècle. Écrit en langue bretonne, le texte est une précieuse fenêtre sur la culture et la vie spirituelle de la Bretagne médiévale.This...

This prompt book, used by actor Edwin Booth in his performances of Othello in the late 19th century, includes the full text of the play as well as notes and annotations on Booth's performance. It provides a fascinating look into the process of preparing...

Sophocles' tragedy about Antigone, who defies King Creon's orders and buries her brother, is a gripping tale of loyalty, justice, and vengeance. This edition includes helpful notes for college-level readers.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This play by the Roman comic playwright Terence explores themes of family, identity, and love in ancient Rome. The story follows two brothers who discover they are in love with the same woman, and their attempts to navigate this complicated situation. A...

Step back in time to ancient Greece with this translation of Aristophanes' timeless comedic plays. Featuring a cast of larger-than-life characters including a greedy old man and a chorus of raucous frogs, these lively tales will have you laughing out...

This edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is accompanied by detailed notes and annotations by S. Neil, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this classic comedy.This work has been selected by scholars...

This play by Robert Greene tells the story of Selimus, an Ottoman emperor who struggles to maintain his power against a backdrop of political intrigue and betrayal. Originally published in the late 16th century, the play was lost for many years before...

This book is a translation of Aristophanes' comedy, The Wasps. Robert Lang's translation captures the humor and satire of Aristophanes' play, making it an excellent choice for anyone who loves Greek literature or wants to explore the classics. It's also...

Mystery Comedy George M. Cohan Characters: 10 male, 4 female Interior Set One of the most famous of Cohan's plays happens in a lonely tavern on a wild stormy night where a mysterious vagabond, a woman and the State Governor and his family who have been...

This volume provides modern, uncensored translations of Aristophanes' Acharnians, Knights, and Wasps. These plays, originally a series, are the world's earliest political satires, and are made available here for the first time in one volume, augmented by...

This book explores the notion that the emergent language of contemporary theatre, and more generally of modern culture, has links to much earlier forms of storytelling and an ancient worldview.

These essays of Sarah Carpenter have been selected to reflect her career's close focus on the relationship of performance and audience. They are drawn from the last 25 years of her writing, and this has enabled the editors to organise them not...

This book argues that in the course of grappling with skepticism, Shakespeare and Donne revolutionize the art of memory and discover an art of doubt. Topics important to students of Renaissance literature-such as mimesis, exemplarity, pastoral and...

This collection covers varied perspectives on both canonical and lesser-known Catholic women writers, all focusing on unruliness in what is commonly thought of as a restrictive site of writing for women: Catholicism. This volume is comprised of fourteen...

An investigation of the many ways that Shakespeare uses the defiant voice of the shrew. Kamaralli explores how modern performance practice negotiates the possibilities for staging these characters who refuse to conform to standards of acceptable...