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"The Tempest," written in 1611, was the final play that William Shakespeare wrote on his own. It is also one of only two Shakespeare plays that are entirely original. Because of those two facts, man……続きを見る

Shakespeare is a towering presence in English and indeed global culture. Yet considered alongside his contemporaries he was not an isolated phenomenon, but the product of a period of astonishing cre……続きを見る

Two men. One box. The possibilities are endless. So forget everything you’ve ever learned and come on the hunt for Higgs Boson with two characters who may or may not be philosopher of language Ludwi……続きを見る

Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays, The Tragedy of King Richard II concerns the ill-fated reign of a king whose eventual overthrow marks the beginning of Shakespeare's history cy……続きを見る

Storyline: Paul, The Octopus is an exciting Drama on the Fore-telling Octopus Paul who shocked the world at the time of Football World Cup 2010. It tries to reveal the secret of that Octopus who nev……続きを見る

Follow Abigail as she is hurled, against her will, through a thousand years of life to gain the experience that could save the World as civilization, in the not too distant future, begins to decay……続きを見る

Using intriguing characters and sparkling dialogue, George Bernard Shaw explored ideas and issues that transformed the conventions of British theater. "Don Juan in Hell" showcases the master's art a……続きを見る

First performed about 1805, King Lear is one of the most relentlessly bleak of Shakespeare's tragedies. Probably written between Othello and Macbeth, when the playwright was at the peak of his tragi……続きを見る

King Henry the Sixth, Part II by William Shakespeare Shakespeare's plays about the reign of Henry VI were for a long time undervalued, but a recent series of outstanding productions by the Royal Sha……続きを見る

Wycherley's four comedies are admired for their satirical wit, farcical humour, vivid characterization, and social criticism.Love in a Wood, a lively comedy of intrigue, established him as a brillia……続きを見る

FEATURES: • Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations • A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book • Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book • Manuall……続きを見る

The three plays collected in this volume depict the faults, errors and foibles of ordinary people with exuberant humour, savage satire and acute observations. Volpone portrays a rich Venetian who pr……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Hugely ambitious in its historical focus and vast geographical scope, Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakesp……続きを見る

The spirit of Machiavelli presides over The Jew of Malta, in which the title character relentlessly plots to maintain and extend his political influence and wealth. A paragon of remorseless evil, Ba……続きを見る

First staged in 1906, "The Doctor's Dilemma" is a play that revolves around a community of doctors, most specializing, unbeknownst to them, in different types of expensive, fraudulent treatments. Dr……続きを見る

Late at night in a foreign land, an English army sweeps through the landscape under cover of darkness and takes the seat of power. Struggling to contain his men and the ambitions of his superiors, t……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the comic characters of Shakespeare's plays. With textual analysis and an exploration of the concept of comedy, this is a volume that will appeal……続きを見る

This wisely funny comedy, which contains some of Shakespeare’s loveliest poetry, contrasts a court’s world of envy and rivalry with a forest’s world of compassion and harmony. In the Forest of Arden……続きを見る

One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence t……続きを見る

Classic three-act play, first published in 1917. According to Wikipedia: "Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (9 May 1860 19 June 1937) was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered tod……続きを見る

Following the National Theatre's success with plays based on novels by well-loved children's writers like Philip Pulman (***His Dark Materials),***Jamila Gavin (Coram Boy) and Michael Morpurgo (War ……続きを見る

This selection comprises: "THE ADMIRABLE BASHVILLE" "HOW HE LIED TO HER HUSBAND" "PASSION, POISON AND PETRIFACTION" "THE GLIMPSE OF REALITY" "THE DARK LADY OF THE SONNETS" "OVERRULED" "THE MUSIC-CUR……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS PUBLISHER'S NOTE ACT I ACT II ACT III ACT IV 続きを見る

Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1592. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of Eng……続きを見る

Imagine this.. You’re getting married in a weeks’ time. The church is booked and the arrangements are made… the wedding dress is bought but there is ONE major setback. Your p……続きを見る

FEATURES: • Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations • A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book • Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book • Manuall……続きを見る

A play alive with escapades and action, comedy and history, Henry IV, Part One begins the transformation of the madcap Prince Hal into the splendid ruler King Henry. In it a rebellion against King a……続きを見る

A big room in a big mansion, well furnished and well decorated, but gloomy and forlorn. Curtains are drawn, a dim light makes things visible, and morning light seems to be trying to penetrate the cu……続きを見る

As You Like It by William Shakespeare When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dresse……続きを見る

Tales of Fairies and of the Ghost World by Jeremiah Curtin "A fairy (also fey or fae or faerie; collectively, wee folk, good folk, people of peace, and other euphemisms) is the name given to an alle……続きを見る