The Itinerant is a collection of tales and sketches by the English playwright and actor Samuel William Ryley, best known......more

A charming collection of fairy-themed plays for children, written by Netta Syrett. This work has been selected by schola......more

This humorous play follows the misadventures of a man and his ambiguous relationship status. With witty dialogue and ent......more

Adapted from the medieval romance, this play tells the tragic story of a knight and his lover, exploring themes of love,......more

This delightful comedy of manners follows the scheming Lady Blackborough as she attempts to manipulate her friends and f......more

This work is a masque, a type of performance popular in Renaissance England that combined music, dance, and elaborate co......more

This two-volume edition of the works of Beaumont and Fletcher, the acclaimed English dramatists of the early 17th centur......more

In this essential collection, Israel Gollancz offers readers a comprehensive look at some of the greatest English dramat......more

A collection of classic English plays, including works by William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and George Bernard Shaw. O’C......more

Dandy Dolls is a satirical play that skewers the fashionable upper classes of Victorian England. The plot centers around......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 powerful play explores the nature of good and evil through the story of a young woman who encounters a mysterious s......more

This play provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of the famous British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disrael......more

A dramatic play by one of the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as bei......more

This classic romantic melodrama tells the tale of twin brothers separated at birth and reunited as adults. Full of adven......more

One of the most important playwrights of the Restoration era, Colley Cibber was also an actor, director, and Poet Laurea......more

This unique collection of comedies and tragedies by the great Elizabethan playwright George Chapman includes many of his......more

A heartwarming play that follows the story of a father and his three children as they navigate their family dynamics whi......more

Edited by Bertram Dobell, ’The Partiall Law a Tragi-Comedy’ is a masterpiece of Restoration drama. First performed in th......more

A witty and intelligent comedy by Arthur Wing Pinero, an English playwright known for his biting social commentary. The ......more

Enjoy the wit and humor of William Schwenck Gilbert in this collection of his original plays. This work has been selecte......more

The Fair Carew or Husbands and Wives is a comedic play that centers on the marital struggles of a young couple, Mihil an......more

A theatrical retelling of the life and times of Scottish aristocrat Robert de Bruce. From his early political career to ......more

This collection of tragedies by William Sotheby includes his versions of Greek classics such as Prometheus and Orestes a......more

This book is a collection of two works by William Sotheby - a mask entitled Oberon, or Huon De Bourdeaux, and a classica......more

This collection brings together the finest dramatic works of two of the greatest playwrights of the Georgian era: Richar......more

This book brings together the complete collection of William Congreve’s comedies. These works are a cornerstone of Engli......more

This hilarious farce takes place over the course of a single day in the southern Spanish city of Cadiz, featuring spies,......more

This brilliant adaptation of Chaucer’s famous work by John Dryden brings the story of Palamon and Arcite to life in a ne......more

This collection includes several successful modern plays from a variety of playwrights, providing a snapshot of the stat......more

John Webster was a playwright and poet who flourished in the early 17th century, and this volume collects some of his be......more

This is an enjoyable and witty play, which tells the story of a young man who is desperate to celebrate his birthday in ......more

A play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1632. The play tells the story of a man who tries to cure his wife’s melancholy......more

This play is a dramatic retelling of the biblical story of David and Bathsheba, the tragic love affair between the king ......more

In this comedy written in 1600, a group of courtiers in the English court attempt to satirize one of their own, Cynthia.......more

This book is a collection of classic English plays written between the 16th and 18th centuries. It includes works by Wil......more

A compendium of classic English plays from the middle ages through the early modern period. Includes works by Shakespear......more

This stirring historical drama brings to life the turbulent period of the decline of the Roman Empire and the rise of th......more

This poetic drama tells the story of Rosamund Clifford, mistress of King Henry II, and her relationship with the queen, ......more

This comedic play tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman of questionable moral character, and the......more

Set in the slums of Dublin during the early 1900s, this thought-provoking play explores themes of corruption and redempt......more

This collection contains two plays by the Irish poet William Butler Yeats. ’The Tables of the Law’ is a morality play ex......more

This edition of ’The Committee’ by Sir Robert Howard includes a critical introduction and footnotes to aid readers in un......more

This book provides a detailed analysis of the life and work of John Webster, one of the most important playwrights of th......more

This gripping play tells the story of the life and martyrdom of Thomas à Becket, one of the most famous figures in Engli......more

Originally staged in 1773 and still performed today, She Stoops to Conquer is a classic play by Irish writer Oliver Gold......more

This entertaining play provides a window into the social and cultural life of sixteenth-century England. It tells the st......more

A charming collection of fairy-themed plays for children, written by Netta Syrett. This work has been selected by schola......more

In this satirical play, the roles are reversed and women hold the power in society. The play follows the adventures of a......more

This classic play is a masterpiece of comedy and drama, exploring the themes of inheritance, power, and love. The story ......more

Merz, Tuttle, and Scott have created a dramatic adaptation of Scott’s celebrated novel, bringing the story to life on th......more

Adapted from the medieval romance, this play tells the tragic story of a knight and his lover, exploring themes of love,......more

This collection features two of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved plays, Lady Windermere’s Fan and The Importance of Being Earn......more

This work is a masque, a type of performance popular in Renaissance England that combined music, dance, and elaborate co......more

A collection of classic English plays, including works by William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and George Bernard Shaw. O’C......more

First performed in 1817, The Apostate is a riveting tragedy that follows the fall of Father Prospero, a man who abandons......more

A dramatic play by one of the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as bei......more

This charming play by A. A. Milne centers around the character of Belinda, a charming and impulsive young woman. The pla......more

This book provides insights into the language and themes of the Non-Juror, a celebrated comedy play from the early 18th ......more

This comedic play combines elements from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales with Gay’s own wit and humor. It tells the story of ......more

Enter the world of Philip Massinger with this remarkable collection of his most celebrated plays. From the farcical to t......more

This delightful masque is a celebration of the works and legacy of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in t......more

A witty and charming play, The Conscious Lovers is a classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of the genre......more

Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, and this edition offers a comprehensive and access......more

Bernard Shaw’s controversial play delves into the complex social and moral issues surrounding prostitution. Set in Victo......more

This book provides a comprehensive study of the plays of Thomas D’Urfey, a prolific and popular playwright of Restoratio......more

This hilarious comedy takes the reader on a journey through the absurdities of high society, with a plot centered around......more

This book is a dramatic recreation of the events surrounding the Spanish Armada, which sailed against England in 1588. I......more

Bon Ton is a witty play by the renowned dramatist David Garrick. It is a hilarious social satire that pokes fun at the m......more

This volume includes several works related to the origin and development of the English drama. Featuring translations of......more

Laugh out loud at this classic comedy that pokes fun at the hypocrisy of human nature. A timeless critique that still re......more

This iconic collection features two of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays: Hamlet and Othello. Samuel Johnson’s int......more

This collection of plays by Sir John Vanbrugh includes some of his most popular works, such as The Provok’d Husband and ......more