The merchant of Venice by Shakespeare The editorial contributions to the present edition of The Merchant of Venice are of two kinds. In the Introduction the editor has tried to treat the play somewhat broadly, and to make the various sections illus…
William Shakespeare collected works (32 PDF books) William Shakespeare 32 ebooks William Shakespeare often called England's national poet, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works are loved throughout the world, Born: April 1…
The Rhesus of Euripides Gilbert Murray The Rhesus (traditionally attributed to Euripides, though many scholars doubt his authorship) is a fascinating play because it feels half‑way between legend retelling and dramatic experiment. Summary In the …
The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw George Bernard Shaw The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw Collection is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the literary genius of one of the most influential playwrights and thinkers of the 20th century. T…
La señorita Julia — Tragedia en un acto August Strindberg La acción transcurre en la cocina de una casa señorial durante la noche de San Juan, una festividad popular en Suecia. La joven aristócrata Julia, hija del conde, se encuentra con Jean, el c…
Antigone Sophocles Sophocles’ Antigone is a classical Greek tragedy first performed around 441 BCE. It tells the story of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, who defies King Creon’s decree by burying her brother Polynices, believing divine law outweighs …
Othello, the Moor of Venice with introduction and notes by K. Deighton The story revolves around two characters, Othello and Iago. Othello is a Moorish general in the Venetian army charged with the generalship of Venice on the eve of war with the …
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is a play that has had a profound impact on the world of theatre and literature. A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen It tells the story of Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy wife and mother who is living a comfortable…
Best Anton Chekhov books Best Anton Chekhov Books Best Anton Chekhov Books" is a comprehensive collection of some of the most beloved works by the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov. The collection includes a variety of stories, plays, and l…
The Oresteia of Aeschylus (1900) Content of the book: Introductory essays.- I. The rise of Greek tragedy.- II. The Orestean trilogy.- Translation - Agamemnon, Choephoroe, Eumenides Excerpt from the translator : Considering the obvious advantages off…
The wild duck: a drama in five acts Ibsen is still the most formidable of obstinate individualists. Absolute self-reliance is the note he constantly strikes. He is obsessed with the psychology of moral problems, but for him, there are no univers…
The devil - Ferenc Molnár - Play The Devil is a Hungarian play by Ferenc Molnár, first produced in 1907. It was adapted in 1918 for a Hungarian film directed by Michael Curtiz. James Young directed an English-language version, The Devil (1921), in …
How to write a good play For those who have had the good fortune to succeed in mastering the difficulties which this volume treats, it may have but a limited interest; but the author believes that his views, as an actor of many years of experience…
The Orlando furioso: a stoic comedy- PDF-ebook Orlando furioso is an Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto which has exerted a wide influence on later culture. The earliest version appeared in 1516, although the poem was not published in its complet…
The alchemist - by Ben Johnson Ben Jonson is above all a realist. Comedies such as The Alchemist and Bartholomew Fair are transcripts in accurate detail of the daily life of London in the reign of James I. Jonson lived his life in the heart of the …
A doll's house: a play in three acts A Doll's House is a three-act play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play is set in a Norwegian town circa 1879. The play is significant for the way it deals with the fate of a marrie…
Marcus Aurelius This is a historical fictional play with an Interesting plot - a short book of fewer than 100 pages. Marcus Aurelius got betrayed by his friend Cassius who made revolt against the emperor, Cassius was motivated by his love for Faust…
Marcus Aurelius (Historical Fiction) Marcus Aurelius faces mutiny by his friend and betrayal from his wife. How will the good emperor react? Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of t…
The ten tragedies of Seneca With notes, rendered into English pose as equivalently as the idioms of both languages permit Contents Hercules furens.--Thyestes.--Phoenissae.--Hippolytus.--(Edipus.--Troades.--Medea.--Agamemnon.--Hercules (Etaeus.--O…
