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William Congreve's 'Love for Love' is a classic Restoration comedy that delves into the intricacies of love, lust, and social norms. Written in the late 17th century, the play showcases Congreve's s……続きを見る

Oscar Wilde's 'Lady Windermere's Fan' is a classic comedy of manners that explores the themes of marriage, societal expectations, and the complexity of human relationships. Set in late Victorian Lon……続きを見る

Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' stands as a pinnacle of naturalistic drama, exposing the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. The play follows the newly married Hedda, who finds her……続きを見る

William Wycherley's 'Four Plays' is a collection of the English author's most renowned works, showcasing his wit, satire, and keen insight into the societal norms of his time. Known for his sharp di……続きを見る

The play's main themes include justice, "morality and mercy in Vienna," and the dichotomy between corruption and purity: "some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall." Mercy and virtue prevail, as the……続きを見る

Pulp fiction for the 1600s, Quentin Tarantino in lace collar and puffy pants. If anyone thinks that Shakespeare is dry and timid, flowery and antiquated, they need to see this, but beware: this is a……続きを見る

Oscar Wilde's 'The Duchess of Padua' is a tragic play that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. Set in Renaissance Italy, the play's lyrical style and vivid imagery immerse readers in ……続きを見る

Many modern editors believe that Shakespeare is responsible for the main portion of the play after scene 9 that follows the story of Pericles and Marina, and that the first two acts, detailing the m……続きを見る

Here, as in Romeo and Juliet, passion and violence are inextricably linked. Indeed, this later play often seems to be a dark parody of the earlier, with Pandarus--a debased version of both Nurse and……続きを見る

A shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy, a man pays with his life. At this time of global crises and a looming new C……続きを見る

The Dark Lady of the Sonnets is a one-act play by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw which centers around the character of the “Dark Lady” described in William Shakespeares sonnets. In the pre……続きを見る

In the opening scene of Arms and the Man, which establishes the play's embattled Balkan setting, young Raina learns of her suitor's heroic exploits in combat. She rhapsodizes that it is "a glorious ……続きを見る

The great lords and powerful public officials of early 18th century England are represented as highwaymen and thieves in this deliciously satirical ballad opera. In addition to its burlesque of the ……続きを見る

Krapp's Last Tape was first performed by Patrick Magee at the Royal Court Theatre in October 1958, and described as 'a solo, if that is the word, for one voice and two organs: one human, one mechani……続きを見る

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blo……続きを見る

This play is so good, it is not merely a masterpiece: it is a mystery. The two protagonists are alternately noble and petty, wise and foolish, and yet they never seem inconsistent or self-contradict……続きを見る

The Merchant of Venice clearly reveals Shakespeare's vast wit, a fact that he has become noted for amongst scholars. Not to mention the manner to which he vastly added to the English language which ……続きを見る

The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy,……続きを見る

London is becoming an alien landscape to Sydney Stock; a man who has lived for over fifty years cooped with his mother Nell in her grubby East End home. Theirs is a relationship of mutually assured ……続きを見る

本书是“百万英语阅读计划”丛书ーー英汉对照中级英语系列读物第III辑之5，适合已掌握1500基本英语词汇的读者阅读。 百万英语阅读计划(Million-Word Reading Project, MWRP)是专门为将英语作为第二语言或外语的学习……続きを見る

The Tempest is a heartbreakingly sincere piece of elaborate theatrical artifice. Shakespeare is a magician at the height of his powers, so accomplished at his craft that he can reveal the mechanisms……続きを見る

It is one of several plays written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history, which also include Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra. Although the play is named Julius Caesar, Brutus sp……続きを見る

Egeon, a traveler from Syracuse, travels to Ephesus in search of his missing twin son who he hasn't seen since the boy was an infant. However, since the cities of Syracuse and Ephesus are having a H……続きを見る

Henry VIII, Wolsey, Cramner, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas More, Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon! So much history makes the politics of this play incredibly interesting. 続きを見る

Thomas Otway's 'Venice Preserved' is a poignant and tragic play that delves into themes of political intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty. Written in the 17th century during the Restoration period, Otway……続きを見る

In 'The Mob' by John Galsworthy, the author explores the intricate dynamics of a small English town besieged by an unruly mob. Galsworthy's novel straddles the line between drama and social commenta……続きを見る

Robert Browning's 'A Blot in the 'Scutcheon' is a riveting play that delves into themes of love, honor, and betrayal within the context of the British aristocracy. Through intricate dialogue and int……続きを見る

In Arthur Wing Pinero's 'The Big Drum', the reader is taken on a journey through Victorian melodrama, exploring themes of societal expectations and personal struggles. The book is written in a class……続きを見る

Shakespeare's play 'Pericles, Prince of Tyre' is a captivating tale of adventure, love, and redemption. Set in the ancient Mediterranean world, the play follows the journey of Pericles as he navigat……続きを見る

J. M. Synge's 'In the Shadow of the Glen' is a one-act play that delves into themes of deception, marriage, and the role of women in early 20th-century Ireland. Known for his poetic language and viv……続きを見る