One of Shakespeare’s most enchanting and romantic works, ’Cymbeline’ tells the story of a princess and her love for a co......more
The Poor Soldier is a play written by Mariana Starke in the late 18th century. The play tells the story of a soldier who......more
The Lady from the Sea is one of Henrik Ibsen’s most beloved plays. The play is a gripping drama that explores the themes......more
A fascinating study of the intersection of religion and theater in early modern England, this book explores the complex ......more
A classic play that tells the story of a child who is transported to a magical world of fairies and pirates. The Never-N......more
This volume of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare contains two of his most famous plays - Titus Andronicus and Ro......more
A classic Elizabethan play, The Shoemaker’s Holiday tells the story of a shoemaker who rises to become Lord Mayor of Lon......more
A classic and controversial Restoration comedy, "The Plain-Dealer" tells the story of a man who seeks revenge on a woman......more
In this essential collection, Israel Gollancz offers readers a comprehensive look at some of the greatest English dramat......more
This play, first published in 1659, tells the story of a poor beggar who rises to become a wealthy knight. It is notable......more
This stirring drama by John Fitzgerald Murphy captures the spirit of Ireland during one of its most turbulent periods. S......more
This two-volume edition of the works of Beaumont and Fletcher, the acclaimed English dramatists of the early 17th centur......more
This volume brings together two of Thomas Otway’s most celebrated plays: The Orphan and Venice Preserv’d. These gripping......more
This collection features three plays by Robert Louis Stevenson and William Ernest Henley, including "Beau Austin," "Deac......more
This historical drama tells the story of Oliver Cromwell, one of the key figures of the English Civil War and the Purita......more
One of Ben Jonson’s most beloved comedies, Every Man Out of His Humor, is brought to life in this captivating adaptation......more
This study by August Steiger explores the character of Don Juan in Thomas Shadwell’s play ’The Libertine’ and its relati......more
This witty and satirical play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a hilarious send-up of the theatre world, starring the pom......more
This book is a collection of the most celebrated plays of David Garrick, one of England’s most famous 18th-century actor......more
First published in 1896, this play is a biting satire of Victorian society and its many hypocrisies. The story follows a......more
This dramatic masterpiece is a thrilling tale of intrigue and passion set against the backdrop of ancient Ireland. The D......more
This collection of witty and thought-provoking one-act plays offers a window into the social and cultural issues of earl......more
The Benefit of the Doubt is a hilarious and witty play about the misunderstandings and miscommunications that can arise ......more
This book is a collection of three plays by John Crowne. ’Juliana’ is a tragicomedy about a love triangle involving a ki......more
In this book, Nicholson chronicles the fight for artistic freedom in the London theatre world during the late nineteenth......more
This classic work of theater history provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the English stage from the ......more
A prolific playwright and poet, William D’Avenant was one of the most important literary figures of the 17th century. Th......more
This anthology includes five exemplary plays from some of the most prominent playwrights of 18th century England, each e......more
This collection of plays by John Crowne features three of his most famous works - Thyestes, City Politicks, and The Dest......more
Explore the world of Restoration theatre with Thomas Otway’s timeless classics, Friendship in Fashion; The Soldier’s For......more
Four classic plays by one of England’s greatest playwrights, this collection is sure to delight theater buffs and casual......more
Enter the world of medieval England with ’Becket, ’ the classic tragedy by Henry Irving. This powerful play follows the ......more
This collection of rare and obscure plays from the 16th and 17th centuries provides a fascinating glimpse into the theat......more
This collection of five plays by Thomas Otway, a 17th-century English dramatist, includes the famous tragicomedy ’Venice......more
This book is a collection of the works of Thomas Middleton, a Jacobean playwright and poet. It includes his satirical an......more
Based on true events, this tragic tale tells the story of William and Rachel Russell, two young lovers whose lives are t......more
This play tells the story of a wealthy and arrogant nobleman who is forced to reexamine his life and values after a chan......more
A delightful confection of romance and comedy, ’Love in a Sack’ is the perfect antidote to a dull day. First performed i......more
The Man Who Stayed at Home is a thrilling play that tells the story of a British spy who must prevent a German plot to a......more
Frank E. Fowle and Henry J. Byron’s classic comedy tells the story of three young boys who, tired of being endlessly sco......more
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Italy, this play tells the story of a young Jewish boy who is taken from his fa......more
This book is a satirical comedy written by John Poole, a British playwright, in 1847. The play pokes fun at the commerci......more
This book is a hilarious comedy written by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh. It tells the story of Mr. Pim, a man who passe......more
Experience the tumultuous life of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the most important Romantic poets of the 19th century. Ph......more
This anthology of British plays includes works from some of the greatest playwrights in British history, including Willi......more
Dandy Dolls is a satirical play that skewers the fashionable upper classes of Victorian England. The plot centers around......more
Experience some of the greatest works of English literature with this comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare’s ......more
First published in 1725, The Gentle Shepherd is a classic of Scottish literature and a landmark in the history of pastor......more
Nicholas Udall was one of the most important playwrights of the Tudor era, and his work continues to be studied and perf......more
A collection of plays by Philip Massinger, one of the major English playwrights of the Jacobean era. The plays in this v......more
This collection of plays by the English playwright Philip Massinger showcases his versatility and mastery of the tragico......more
Discover the plays and poems of John Day, a prolific and influential author of the Elizabethan era, with this comprehens......more
This powerful play explores the nature of good and evil through the story of a young woman who encounters a mysterious s......more
Discover the genius of one of England’s most underrated poets and playwrights in this comprehensive collection. From his......more
This is a play by George Farquhar, first performed in 1706. It is a comedy of manners that satirizes the recruitment pra......more
This play provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of the famous British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disrael......more
Gifford provides readers with a complete collection of the works of Ben Jonson, one of the most important playwrights of......more
Originally published in 1592, this early modern play tells the story of a young maid’s dream of true love and the trials......more
This collection contains the plays and poems of Robert Greene, one of the most famous English Renaissance writers. His w......more
A hilarious play about love and mistaken identity, The Rivals is a beloved classic of British literature. With witty dia......more
Step back in time to Renaissance England with The Shoemaker’s Holiday, a delightful comedy by Thomas Dekker. Set in Lond......more
This volume collects the most celebrated plays by Elizabethan playwright John Webster. With its themes of lust, revenge,......more
Rienzi is a dramatic masterpiece about Cola di Rienzi, a Roman citizen who rises to power and becomes the popular leader......more
This invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone studying or researching English drama in American libraries. With a c......more
This collection of plays by George Farquhar is a must-read for fans of 18th century theater. With meticulously researche......more
This collection of plays from legendary playwright Bernard Shaw includes Heartbreak House, a scathing critique of the Br......more
The Social Plays of Arthur Wing Pinero is a collection of ten plays by one of the most popular playwrights of the late V......more
Enjoy two of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in this one volume. With witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and love ......more
Arguably the greatest playwright in the English language, William Shakespeare’s work has been a touchstone of the Wester......more
Set during the sixteenth century, The Siege of Antwerp tells the story of a group of rebels who attempt to overthrow the......more
Tamburlaine the Great is a classic play by Christopher Marlowe, often considered one of the greatest dramatists in Engli......more
This book is a collection of works by the renowned Irish author Oscar Wilde, including The Importance of Being Earnest, ......more
Arthur Huntington Nason provides a detailed analysis of Ben Jonson’s use of heraldry in his theatrical works. Nason expl......more
This classic play is a satirical commentary on the greed and deception that characterized the society of early 17th cent......more
The Tragedie of Gorboduc is a significant work in the history of English drama. Written by Thomas Norton and Thomas Sack......more
Discover the genius of Robert Armin, one of the greatest comic writers of the Jacobean era. This comprehensive collectio......more
George Lillo’s ’Georg Barnwell’ is a classic work of English tragedy. The play tells the story of the young London merch......more
Laugh along with this hilarious and satirical Restoration comedy from the pen of Sir John Vanbrugh, one of Britain’s for......more
This play tells the story of a family struggling to make ends meet on the day their rent is due. It explores the themes ......more
This volume examines the lives and works of the writers, artists, and scholars who lived in the same area as William Sha......more
Love for Love is a witty and charming comedy of manners by William Congreve, one of the leading playwrights of the Resto......more
This hilarious play by the renowned Ben Jonson follows the exploits of a group of would-be suitors who must navigate the......more
Oscar Wilde was one of the greatest playwrights of the Victorian era. In this fascinating play by Leslie and Sewell Stok......more
Waverly or Sixty Years Since is a three-act play that tells the story of Edward Waverly, a young man who becomes embroil......more
This volume features two plays by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an Irish playwright and politician. School for Scandal is a......more
In ’The Dramatic Works of Colley Cibber, ’ readers will find a collection of the plays of this legendary English playwri......more
The Beggar’s Opera is one of the most famous and influential works of eighteenth-century theatre. With its blend of sati......more
This collection of plays by Thomas Heywood is a treasure trove of Elizabethan drama. Heywood was one of the most prolifi......more
Todhunter’s play offers a haunting adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic short story, Rappaccini’s Daughter. Throu......more
A play about the private and public life of T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Rattigan’s innovative us......more
W. Somerset Maugham’s "A Man of Honour" tells the story of a man grappling with his sense of duty and his personal sense......more
This fascinating history of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, details the theater’s origins and growth, featuring re......more
A humorous play by J.M. Barrie, famous for his creation of the character Peter Pan. The play follows the fortunes of an ......more
This exciting collection of plays brings the rich and varied world of Sir Walter Scott’s novels to life on the stage. Fe......more
This play by the Scottish writer William Sharp, who wrote under the pen name Fiona Macleod, is a mystical and poetic dra......more
This book is a collection of two of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. The edition was first ......more
In this delightful play, witty and clever characters scheme to find love and happiness. Filled with humor and surprising......more
One of the most famous works of English Renaissance drama, Christopher Marlowe’s ’Tragical History of Dr. Faustus’ tells......more
Laugh out loud at this classic farce by Samuel Foote. When the wealthy Sir John Brute declares bankruptcy, chaos ensues ......more
John Ford was one of the most celebrated playwrights of the Jacobean era, known for his tragicomedies and intricate plot......more