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Pygmalion
By George Bernard Shaw. 1994
One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an…
entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. In Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork. The irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made Pygmalion one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed.Four Major Plays, Volume I
By Henrik Ibsen, Rolf Fjelde, Joan Templeton. 2006
Four Major Plays: Volume IA Doll HouseThe Wild DuckHedda GablerThe Master BuilderAmong the greatest and best known of Ibsen's works,…
these four plays brilliantly exemplify his landmark contributions to the theater: his realistic dialogue, probing of social problems, and depiction of characters' inner lives as well as their actions. Rich in symbolism and often autobiographical, each of these dramas deals convincingly and provocatively with such universal themes as greed, fear, and sexual hostility, and confronts the eternal conflict between reality and illusion. These Rolf Fjelde translations have been widely acclaimed as the definitive versions of the major works of the father of modern theater.Translated and with a Foreword by Rolf Fjeldeand a New Afterword by Joan TempletonChekhov: The Essential Plays
By Anton Chekhov, Michael Heim. 1993
Because Chekhov's plays convey the universally recognizable, sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic, frustrations of decent people trying to make sense of…
their lives, they remain as fresh and vigorous as when they were written a century ago. Gathered here in superb new renderings by one of the most highly regarded translators of our time--versions that have been staged throughout the United States, Canada, and Great Britain--are Chekhov's four essential masterpieces for the theater.From the Trade Paperback edition.Kabuki Costume
By Ruth M Shaver. 1966
Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively…
to costume. And yet costume is undeniably one of the outstanding features of this exciting form of drama. For the essence of Kabuki is spectacle, and the splendor of its costumes is one of the compelling reasons for going to see it. And here, at long last, in this engagingly written and gorgeously illustrated book, Kabuki Costume is given the full attention that it deserves.Kabuki Costume
By Ruth M Shaver. 1966
Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively…
to costume. And yet costume is undeniably one of the outstanding features of this exciting form of drama. For the essence of Kabuki is spectacle, and the splendor of its costumes is one of the compelling reasons for going to see it. And here, at long last, in this engagingly written and gorgeously illustrated book, Kabuki Costume is given the full attention that it deserves.Pseudolus
By David Christenson, Plautus. 2012
The play Pseudolus provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As…
with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices.Why the Chimes Rang: A Play in One Act
By Elizabeth Apthorp Mcfadden. 2015
Why the Chimes Rang' is a beautifully written story based on an old legend. It has wonderful evocative symbolism, the…
old church with a bell tower soaring into the sky, touching the clouds waiting for a perfect gift for the Christ child, a perfect gift of love.Alzire
By Voltaire. 2012
Alzire first appeared on the stage in 1736 to great acclaim and success. Alzire is set Lima, Peru, at the…
time of the Spanish conquest. Don Gusman, a Spanish grandee, has just succeeded his father, Don Alvarez, in the Governorship of Peru. The rule of Don Alvarez had been beneficent and just; he had spent his life in endeavoring to soften the cruelty of his countrymen; and his only remaining wish was to see his son carry on the work which he had begun. Unfortunately, however, Don Gusman's temperament was the very opposite of his father's; he was tyrannical, harsh, headstrong, and bigoted. It is in vain that Don Alvarez reminds his son that the true Christian returns good for evil and as a result tragedy insues. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.Philoctetes
By Paul Woodruff, Peter Meineck, Sophocles. 2014
Andromache, Hecuba, Trojan Women
By Euripides, Ruth Scodel, Diane Arnson Svarlien. 2012
Diane Arnson Svarlien's translation of Euripides' Andromache, Hecuba, and Trojan Women exhibits the same scholarly and poetic standards that have…
won praise for her Alcestis, Medea, Hippolytus. Ruth Scodel's Introduction examines the cultural and political context in which Euripides wrote, and provides analysis of the themes, structure, and characters of the plays included. Her notes offer expert guidance to readers encountering these works for the first time.Adelphoe: The Brothers
By Terence, David Christenson. 2012
The play Adelphoe provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Terence. As…
with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices.Odysseus at Troy: Ajax, Hecuba and Trojan Women
By Sophocles, Euripides, Diskin Clay, Robin Mitchell-Boyask, Stephen Esposito. 2010
This book contains translations of three plays:Ajax, Hecuba, and Trojan Women. They are all centered around the mythological theme of…
the Greek warrior, Odysseus, hero of the Trojan War. All three plays are complete, with notes and introductions, plus an introduction to the volume with background to the story which was one of the most popular themes and one of the most written about Greek hero in Greek literature. Written during a tumultuous age of sophists and demagogues, these three plays (c. 450-425 BCE) bear witness to the gradual degradation of Odysseus' character. In presenting the unexpected devolution of a renowned mythic figure, the plays examine numerous themes relevant to contemporary American political life: the profound psychological consequences of brought on by the stress of war and why a once proud and noble warrior might commit suicide; and the dehumanizing darkness that descends upon innocent female war-victims when victors use act on false political necessity.Truculentus: The Fierce One
By David Christenson, Plautus. 2012
The play Truculentus provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As…
with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices.Coriolanus
By William Shakespeare, Jonathan Crewe. 1973
This edition presents a new look at Coriolanus in accordance with the work of the Shakespeare and Schools Project, the…
national curriculum for English and developments at GCSE and A level. Cambridge School Shakespeare considers the play as theater and the text as script, enabling pupils to inhabit the imaginative world of the play in an accessible, meaningful and creative way.Brutus
By Voltaire. 2012
This tragedy was produced in 1730. It marks Voltaire's spirit of daring in treating a subject from which Shakespeare shrank…
as, perhaps, too painful for representation. When revived during the Revolution it was enthusiastically applauded. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.Menaechmi: The Menaechmus Brothers
By David Christenson, Plautus. 2012
The play Menaechmi provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As…
with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices.Peg O' My Heart
By J. Hartley Manners.
Amphitryon
By David Christenson, Plautus. 2012
The play Amphitryon provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As…
with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices.The Devil's Disciple
By George Bernard Shaw.
Candida
By George Bernard Shaw.