Literary studies: plays & playwrights books

A witty farce about two young men leading double lives, wooing women under the name Ernest, satirizing Victorian...  Read More >>

A humorous play about the hypocrisy of humanity and the stupidity of war, set during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian war....  Read More >>

A tragic tale of aging King Lear's flawed judgment and its devastating consequences on his family and kingdom.  Read More >>

A timeless comedy of love, lies, and mistaken identity in Messina.  Read More >>

Christy Mahon claims father's death, stirs outrage in Ireland. A tale of love, lies, and rural Ireland's vibrant...  Read More >>

Timon's lavish generosity leads to betrayal and financial ruin in this Shakespearean drama exploring human nature....  Read More >>

In the Forest of Arden, Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, navigates love, identity, and family dynamics amidst banishment...  Read More >>

Titus Andronicus returns to Rome with Gothic prisoners, sparking a blood feud that escalates into tragedy and revenge....  Read More >>

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare's enchanting comedy of love, magic, and mistaken identities in the fairy...  Read More >>

Roman triumphs and tragedy as Caesar faces betrayal and assassination in Shakespeare's classic play.  Read More >>

Four noble men vow to shun women for three years, but a royal visit complicates their plan in this witty Elizabethan...  Read More >>

King Henry V dies, chaos erupts in England as White and Red Roses clash, while France recaptures land and Joan of...  Read More >>

In 'Measure for Measure', Duke Vincentio's deputy Angelo enforces strict laws, sentencing Claudio to death for fornication,...  Read More >>

Shipwreck separates Viola, Sebastian; Viola disguised as Cesario; romantic comedy ensues.  Read More >>

Macbeth, Duncan's general, meets witches, prophesied king, seeks power, tragic downfall.  Read More >>

A Venetian merchant helps a friend win a heiress's hand, but faces a deadly bond with a moneylender, testing justice...  Read More >>

Two friends navigate love, loyalty, and deception in Verona and Milan, testing the bonds of friendship.  Read More >>

A Moorish general's life unravels when deceived by his ensign into believing his wife is unfaithful.  Read More >>

Witness King Henry V's transformation as he claims the French throne, battles at Agincourt, and secures the Treaty...  Read More >>

Witness the intrigue and drama of Henry VIII's reign in this historical play, exploring themes of power, love, and...  Read More >>

A masterful storm, magic, and betrayal unfold on an enchanted island in Shakespeare's final solo play.  Read More >>

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This book presents the first comprehensive study tracing the evolution of dramatic thought in China from its earliest...  Read More >>

This contextual guide to Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra highlights the ways in which the play was shaped by...  Read More >>

A full-length stage play by Jillian Blevins. Based on the life of 1800's American actress Charlotte Cushman and...  Read More >>