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Moliere's "Tartuffe"

by Moliere, Richard Wilbur

The translation into English verse of one of Molière’s most masterful and most popular plays. “A continuous delight from beginning to end” (Richard Eberhart). Introduction by Richard Wilbur.

The Good Woman of Setzuan

by Eric Bentley, Bertolt Brecht

Text: English (translation) Original Language: German

The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro (Penguin Classics)

The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro (Penguin Classics)

by Pierre de Beaumarchais, John Wood

A French courtier, secret agent, libertine and adventurer, Beaumarchais (1732-99) was also author of two sparkling plays about the scoundrelly valet Figaro - triumphant successes that were used as the basis of operas by Mozart and Rossini. A highly engaging comedy of intrigue, The Barber of Seville portrays the resourceful Figaro foiling a jealous old man's attempts to keep his beautiful ward from her lover. And... (more)

Geoges Dandin

by Moliere

CALIGULA & THREE PLAYS

by Albert Camus

Illusion Comique

by Reguig-Naya/ Corneille

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare, Arthur Rackham

Each edition includes: • Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play • Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play • Scene-by-scene plot summaries • A key to famous lines and phrases • An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language • An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play • Illustrations from... (more)

Le Cid

by Pierre Corneille

Othello

by David Bevington, William Shakespeare

The Sourcebooks Shakespeare brings the Shakespeare page to life. This remarkable edition of Othello is both the easiest way to understand the play and the best way to experience the full power and depth of the play. This dynamic book includes an integrated audio CD that showcases key scenes from great performances past and present. You'll experience the play like never before-it's the next best thing to seeing... (more)

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