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The Duchess of Malfi
by John WebsterOne of the greatest tragedies of English Renaissance, The Duchess of Malfi has followed the trend of stage violence influenced by the Roman philosopher Seneca’s works. Scripted by the Shakespeare’s contemporary and Jacobean dramatist John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi is considered as one of his two masterpieces, the other being “The white devil”...
An Enemy of the People
by Henrik Ibsen“An Enemy of the People”, is a play written by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen, who is remembered for his masterpiece “Ghosts”. An Enemy of the People criticizes the corrupt political systems supported by the masses. Ibsen has commented himself this play addresses a serious issue on society, though there are comedy elements blended in the narratio..
Santa Claus' Frolics
by George M. BakerForwardThe rising of the curtain discloses room, with a fireplace, C., on either side or above which are hung stockings of various sizes, from the baby’s little sock to Bridget’s long and broad red, blue, or black hose. On the right of the fireplace is the Christmas tree, hidden by a curtain, which is so arranged that it may be easily removed (or, ..
The Seven Against Thebes
by AeschylusThe Seven Against Thebes is a tragedy play dramatized by Aeschylus about the preceding incidents in the Thebes kingdom after Oedipus exiled himself from the Kingdom after the tragedy of knowing he has married his own mother. His sons Eteocles and Polynices agreed to rule the kingdom in rotation of one year. However after the ..
Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite
by MoliereTartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite is satrical comedy play written by the French playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin popularly known by his stage name Molière. This controvertial work has been banned for almost five years, however eventually became a success. The lead character Tartuffe was able to blind his master Orgon with his divine authority. Wit..
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
by William ShakespeareThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar is one of the three plays based on true incidents of Rome history along with Coriolanus, and Antony and Cleopatra. The popular dialogue "You too Brutus" has been used even in the contemporary world by many. Even though the title of the drama refers Julius Caesar, his visibility in the play has been overshado..
The Miser
by MoliereThe Miser is a French Play written by Molière who is considered as one of the masters of comedy in western literature for his masterpieces like The Misanthrope, The School for Wives, Tartuffe, and The Imaginary Invalid.The Miser narrates the story of Harpagon who has accumulated huge wealth by money lending. His huge wealth has made him only as a m..
Pygmalion
by Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw’s romantic comedy play Pygmalion narrates the lives of Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who was trained on etiquette by the professor. Contrary to his expectations, Higgings could not wins her heart, as Doolittle finally falls in love with Freddy Eynsford-Hill, a poor gentleman not belongi..