Plays & Playwrights 6

In "Peg Woffington," Charles Reade artfully intertwines the themes of love, sacrifice, and social ambition within the vibrant world of 19th-century theater. Drawing upon his own extensive experience……続きを見る

High schooler, Hitsuka, is unhappy and dissatisfied with her life and projects her discontent towards fellow classmate, Senri. She is envious of Senri, who is at the top of her class in terms of pop……続きを見る

What did modern theatre in Russia look like and how did it foreground tradition building and transmission processes? The book challenges conventional historiographical approaches by weaving contempo……続きを見る

De Jane Eyre (1847), ciertamente una de las novelas más famosas de estos dos últimos siglos, solemos conservar la imagen ultrarromántica de una azarosa historia de amor entre una institutriz pobre y……続きを見る

This book contains the complete novels of Fyodor Dostoyevsky in the chronological order of their original publication. Poor Folk The Double Notes From The Underground Crime and Punishment The Gamble……続きを見る

A ghost story set between the death of the English king, Henry 8th, and the coronation of his daughter Mary Tudor. Religious and political persecution run rampant as the country swings between the C……続きを見る

Acclaimed by many as the world's greatest novel, Anna Karenina provides a vast panorama of contemporary life in Russia and of humanity in general. In it Tolstoy uses his intense imaginative insight ……続きを見る

"A Doll's House" is the story of Nora Helmer who has secretly borrowed a large sum of money to help her husband recover from a serious illness. Nora who has borrowed this money by forging her father……続きを見る

Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, published in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger. Tolstoy clashed with editor Mikhail Katkov ove……続きを見る

This book contains the complete novels of Fyodor Dostoyevsky in the chronological order of their original publication. Poor Folk The Double Notes From The Underground Crime and Punishment The Gamble……続きを見る

This is the comedy of the ancient Greek comedian Aristophanes, the earliest of his plays that have survived to this day. Together with „Mir” and „Lysistrata” refers to the „anti-war” comedies of the……続きを見る

Here you will find the complete novels and novellas of Leo Tolstoy in the chronological order of their original publication. - Childhood - Boyhood - Youth - Family Happiness - The Cossacks - War and……続きを見る

In this short story cloaked in mystery, a man rests on his side, completely devoid of any feeling in his body. He cannot move. He cannot speak. He cannot even dream. Nor can he begin to remember who……続きを見る

Una rivisitazione e una interpretazione attuale del noto romanzo del Manzoni: I promessi sposi. Ambientato fra Milano e Genova nel Luglio del 2001, in questo romanzo i personaggi del Manzoni sono re……続きを見る

In Molière's incisive comedy, "The Learned Women," the playwright crafts a satirical exploration of gender roles and the tension between intellect and domesticity in 17th-century France. Through the……続きを見る

'Im Gegensatz zu Brecht halte ich den ?Urfaust? für keine geniale Skizze, sondern für eine geniale Ballade, in der sich Derbes und Zartes in eigenartiger Weise vermischten. Eine Ballade freilich, fü……続きを見る

In "Fruits of Culture," Leo Tolstoy presents a profound exploration of the interplay between art, morality, and society. This collection of essays showcases Tolstoy's characteristic literary style, ……続きを見る

The thirteen chapters in this collection open up new horizons for the study of biblical drama by putting special emphasis on multitemporality, the intersections of biblical narrative and performance……続きを見る

William Shakespeare's "The Life of King Henry V" is a historical play that intricately weaves the themes of leadership, honor, and the burdens of royal duty against the backdrop of 15th-century Engl……続きを見る

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handso……続きを見る

In "The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts," John Burgoyne crafts a delightful exploration of social conventions and romantic entanglements in 18th-century England. The play encapsulates the era's thea……続きを見る

My Little Princess is a 2011 French-Romanian drama film directed by Eva Ionesco and inspired by her relationship with her mother, the well-known artistic photographer Irina Ionesco whose pictures of……続きを見る

The G√ºeg√ºence; A Comedy Ballet in the Nahuatl-Spanish Dialect of Nicaragua stands as a landmark work in the corpus of Latin American literature, tracing its origins to the 17th century. Blending e……続きを見る

In "Redemption and Two Other Plays," Leo Tolstoy presents a compelling exploration of moral dilemmas and the search for redemption amid the struggles of the human condition. This collection showcase……続きを見る

Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its v……続きを見る

In "Becket and Other Plays," Baron Alfred Tennyson explores the intricate dynamics of power, faith, and personal conviction. Drawing inspiration from historical events, particularly the tumultuous r……続きを見る

It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic con……続きを見る

In "For Love of the King: A Burmese Masque," Oscar Wilde weaves a rich tapestry of language, combining his signature wit with poignant themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. This lyrical play, set aga……続きを見る

In "Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series," Chekhov presents a compilation of his most renowned theatrical works, including "Three Sisters" and "The Cherry Orchard." Marked by his distinctive blend ……続きを見る

Set in post corona virus LA. A writer stroke director is re-opening a studio and nighclub and at present is audtioning for a new series pitched at the ever popular ten to twenty year old girl scene.……続きを見る