PDF Books in Tragedy
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 ..
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..
Antony and Cleopatra
by William Shakespeare"Antony and Cleopatra" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare revolves around the incidents in the Roman empire after the defeat and death of Julius Caesar by the trio Mark Antony, Octavius and Lepidus. Falling in love with Cleopatra,the queen of Egypt, Mark Antony fails to deliver his political duties. Octavius seeks support of Antony to face t..
The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus
by William Shakespeare"The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare which displays most violent incidents ever dramatized by the author. Titus Andronicus is a Roman general who had 10 years of successful campaigns against Tamora, the Queen of Goths. Brought in as prisoners to Rome by Titus, the Queen along with her sons and secret love..
Coriolanus
by William Shakespeare"Coriolanus" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare narrates the life of Roman leader Caius Marcius who was named as Coriolanus for his unchallenged military victories. Under the leadership of Roman commander Cominius, his deputy Caius Marcius lead the Roman forces to siege Volscian city of Corioli, which was defended by Tullus Aufidius, t..
Troilus and Cressida
by William ShakespeareTroilus and Cressida is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare which narrates the incidents happening during the ending period of Trojan war. Cressida, daughter of Trojan priest Calchas gets wooed by one of the princes of Trojan, Troilus. Their romance is in stake while Cressida was asked to be exchanged as Prisoner of war to Greek Forces. At ..
Timon of Athens
by William ShakespeareTimon of Athens is a tragedy by William Shakespeare narrates the life of Timon who lived in Athens. Timon spends his wealth without any control to every one he comes across. Many of his friends misuse his habit and one fine day Timon loses all his wealth. He realizes the true colors of his friends only when he asks them money. He denoun..
Salome - A Tragedy in One Act
by Oscar WildeSalome is a tragedy by Oscar Wilde. The original 1891 version of the play was in French. Three years later an English translation was published. The play tells in one act the Biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas, who, to her stepfather's dismay but to the delight of her mother Herodias, requests the head of Jokanaan ..