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Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

by William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, deals with mortality, corruption and justice. Vienna's Duke Vincentio pretends to leave the city deputing Angelo to run the Government during his absence. Claudio, a soldier and brother of nun Isabella is imprisoned on account of fornication, leading the pregnancy of his lover Juliet. Angelo see..

All's Well That Ends Well

All's Well That Ends Well

by William Shakespeare

All's Well That Ends Well is a comedy by William Shakespeare narrating a woman's tireless efforts to win her love. Bertram, son of Rousillon's countess is unaware of the fact that Helena, a ward of countess loves him deeply. After his father's death Bertram replaces him as attendant of King of France. Confident on her healing abilities, Helena take..

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

by William Shakespeare

The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedy by William Shakespeare. To overcome financial difficulties Sir John Falstaff devise a plan to woo wives of wealthy merchants of Windsor Mr. Ford and Mr. Page. The love letters received by both Mistresses are discussed by both of them and found identical. Understanding his intentions both plans to teach him a l..

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

by William Shakespeare

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy by William Shakespeare revolves around the theme of friendship, love and greed. Proteus unwilling to accompany his friend Valentine to Milan, as he is in love with Julia. Valentine leaves Verona and reaches Milan and falls in love with Silvia, the daughter of Duke of Milan. Duke banishes Valentine as he wants..

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

by William Shakespeare

Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a Jacobean play probably not written solely by William Shakespeare.  Pericles, the young ruler of  Tyre escapes from Antiochus, King of Antioch, to avoid getting killed by him for a controversial riddle. En-route, he helps by giving grain to Tarsus, a famine affected city being ruled by Cleon. A storm reaches h..

Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens

by William Shakespeare

Timon 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..

Cymbeline

Cymbeline

by William Shakespeare

Cymbeline is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, deals with innocence, Jealousy and conspiracies. Losing his twin sons believed to have been kidnapped by the banished lord Belarius,  Brirain's King Cymbeline wants her daughter Imogen to produce heir for the Kingdom. Imogen's secret marriage with Posthumus is in Jeopardy and lead to Banis..

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Dying Detective is a short story written by English Physician Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr. Watson has been informed by Holmes Landlady Mrs. Hudson, that Holmes is seriously ill due to an unknown disease. On his arrival at Holmes residence, Dr. Watson felt he is ill treated by Holmes, when he was about to touch an ivory bo..