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"If I be waspish, best beware my sting." At an alehouse, a play is performed to distract a drunkard who thinks himself royalty. Katherina refuses to be married. Petruchio, a Veronese nobleman, deems her a fitting match. Determined to reform her, he uses every trick in the book. The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare.

After fighting in a senseless, decade long war, Agamemnon completes a human sacrifice to spare him from the wrath of the gods, consequently creating the dangerous and disastrous wrath of his wife. Agamemnon is a Greek tragedy written by the father of the genre, Aeschylus. With precise prose and inadvertent feminist themes, Agamemnon explores the aftermath of war and a narrative of revenge.

When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt and finds Cleopatra in hiding, he encourages her to return to the palace and embrace her role as queen. Shaw depicts an unlikely pair that bond over a common goal. As Roman forces invade Egypt, Julius Caesar stumbles across a young Cleopatra hiding amongst the statues. He initially conceals his identity, as the queen expresses concern over Caesar and his impending army. When he convinces her to return to the palace, she soon discovers his true name. Following a brief exchange, the young woman is relieved as Caesar has quelled her worst fears. Yet, in the midst of a Roman occupation, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy engage in a bitter battle for the Egyptian throne. In Caesar and Cleopatra, George Bernard Shaw explores the unique dynamic between two of history's most notable figures. It's a cynical but entertaining view of the political warfare that ravaged Ancient Egypt. With his sharp prose, Shaw revitalizes the classic story and its infamous characters. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Caesar and Cleopatra is both modern and readable.

The Seagull (1895) is one of the most important dramatic works of literature ever written. With its extraordinary expression of subtext, and penetrating exploration of friendship and selfishness, this story of the conflicts, love and insecurities of four creative individuals is an essential work of dramatic literature.

Nikolai Ivanov is an unhappy man whose debts threaten not only his livelihood, but the lives of those he supposedly loves. His wife Anna, recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, needs to travel to Crimea on the recommendation of her doctor, but Ivanov refuses to pay for her journey. As he ignores his responsibilities in favor of frivolous socializing, Ivanov, who is seemingly unaware of the consequences of his own actions, will find that life has a way of catching up to people, whether or not they are prepared to face it.

A retired professor visits his country estate, bringing with him his younger second wife. They are met by the professor's daughter and his first wife's brother. When the professor reveals his intention to sell the estate, thereby increasing his income while leaving the others homeless, he is faced-perhaps for the first time-with the consequences of his own selfish behavior.

When they first meet Natasha, the Prozorov sisters treat her with scorn. However, Natasha soon grows increasingly powerful, dictating the lives of her husband and his family according to her own cruel desires. Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters is a masterful drama, a story of secret ambitions and open betrayals that highlights its author's uniquely bleak vision of the human spirit.

Madame Ranevskaya returns to her rural estate after a prolonged absence for the auction of the house and its famed cherry orchard. As her family and neighbors prepare for the day of the sale, a tragicomedy ensues, highlighting the difficulties faced by a decadent aristocracy. The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov's final play, is one of twentieth century theater's most important works.

An honest and irreverent look at the power dynamics between men and women. Lysistrata and Other Plays by Aristophanes, highlights the ongoing struggle for control within a patriarchal society. Dissatisfied with traditional rules of engagement, one woman seeks to topple the status quo, disarming men where they least suspect it.

An in-depth analysis of Greek tragedy that details the transition from page to stage. In Aristotle¿s The Poetics, the philosopher discusses the art of poetry and its impact on the masses. He breaks down the most popular genres and their creative structure, giving insight into their purpose and ultimate appeal.

Desperate to escape their increasingly irate creditors, two indebted friends rope Robert Spalding into their plot. While Spalding works as a private secretary for the Marsland family, Douglas borrows his identity to advocate on his and his friend's behalf. When a creditor recognizes Douglas, however, their farcical plan seems doomed to fail. The Private Secretary is a comedy by Charles Hawtrey.

When Edward ¿ becomes king, he uses his new authority to pardon his favorite nobleman, Piers Gaveston, from his exile, angering key supporters. Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second is among the earliest historical plays centered around English history. Following the relationship between King Edward ¿ and Piers Gaveston, Edward the Second is a dramatic tale of a king's fall from power.

When Edward ¿ becomes king, he uses his new authority to pardon his favorite nobleman, Piers Gaveston, from his exile, angering key supporters. Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second is among the earliest historical plays centered around English history. Following the relationship between King Edward ¿ and Piers Gaveston, Edward the Second is a dramatic tale of a king's fall from power.