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Cover of Works [37 plays, 5 poems, sonnets]

Works [37 plays, 5 poems, sonnets] William Shakespeare · 1794 · 1376p · ≈ 45h · Demanding Shares: Mistaken Identities, Rejection, Juvenile drama, Comedy Shares: Mistaken Identities, Rejection, Juvenile drama, Comedy

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Plays (43) William Shakespeare · 1663 · 890p · ≈ 29h · Demanding Shares: Mistaken Identities, Rejection, Juvenile drama, Comedy Shares: Mistaken Identities, Rejection, Juvenile drama, Comedy

Cover of Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare · 1600 · ★ 4.1 · 193p · ≈ 6h · Demanding Shakespeare's comedy play Much Ado About Nothing pivots around the impediments to love for young betrothed Hero and Claudio when Hero is falsely accused of infidelity and the "lover's trap" set for the arrogant and assured Benedick who has sworn of marriage and his gentle adversary Beatrice. The merry war between Benedick and Beatrice with the promptings of their friends soon dissolves into… Shares: Mistaken Identities, Rejection, Juvenile drama, Comedy

Cover of Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]

Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets] William Shakespeare · 1730 · ★ 3.5 · 2364p · ≈ 78h · Demanding Shares: Performing Arts, Courtship, English drama, Classics Shares: Performing Arts, Courtship, English drama, Classics

Cover of As You Like It

As You Like It William Shakespeare · 1734 · ★ 3.8 · 82p · ≈ 2h · Demanding This play has two principal settings: the court that Frederick has usurped from his brother, the rightful Duke, and the Forest of Arden, where the Duke and his followers (including the disgruntled Lord Jaques and the jester Touchstone) are living. Shares: Juvenile drama, Comedy, English drama, Criticism and interpretation

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Samson Agonistes John Milton · 1758 · ★ 3.8 · 170p · ≈ 5h · Demanding In 1796, William Hayley named John Milton the “greatest English author,” high praise considering Milton (1608-1674) lived during the Age of Shakespeare. Regardless of whether Milton is truly the greatest English author, few question his legacy as one of the greatest writers of the English language and one of the most important philosophers of modern Europe.  Living during a tumultuous period… Shares: English drama, Poetry

Cover of Plays (36)

Plays (36) William Shakespeare · 1623 · ★ 3.6 · 928p · ≈ 30h · Demanding Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Poetry

Cover of The school for scandal, 1780

The school for scandal, 1780 Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1778 · ★ 3.6 · 85p · ≈ 2h · Demanding The School for Scandal debuted at Drury Lane Theater in London in 1777. The play is still popular and regularly performed today. It is a comedy of manners about "the deceptive nature of appearances, the fickleness of reputation, [and] the often disreputable guises behind which goodness and honesty can conceal itself." Shares: Comedy, English drama, Drama

Cover of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare · 1600 · ★ 3.9 · 87p · ≈ 2h · Demanding One night two young couples run into an enchanted forest in an attempt to escape their problems. But these four humans do not realize that the forest is filled with fairies and hobgoblins who love making mischief. When Oberon, the Fairy King, and his loyal hobgoblin servant, Puck, intervene in human affairs, the fate of these young couples is magically and hilariously transformed. Like a classic… Shares: Juvenile drama, Courtship, Poetry, Drama

Cover of Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique

Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique Henri Bergson · 1901 · 149p · ≈ 4h · Challenging En este ensayo Henri Bergson analiza las diversas cosas que provocan la risa con el fin de determinar los elementos humorísticos que nos hacen reí. Bergson describe la risa como un ser vivo que tiene un objetivo en gran parte social. Henri Bergson (1859-1941) fue el primer gran filósofo del siglo XX. Su originalísima obra, a menudo situada entre el análisis psicológico, la sociología, la… Shares: Comedy, Performing Arts

Cover of The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew William Shakespeare · 1631 · ★ 3.7 · 120p · ≈ 4h · Demanding This play within a play is a delightful farce about a fortune hunter who marries and tames" the town shrew. The comedy, often produced today because of its accessibility, is one of the plays Shakespeare intended for the general public rather than for the nobility. CliffsComplete combines the full original text of The Taming of the Shrew with a helpful glossary and CliffsNotes-quality commentary… Shares: Juvenile drama, English drama, Criticism and interpretation, Drama

Cover of Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets)

Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets) William Shakespeare · 1838 · 1353p · ≈ 45h · Demanding Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Poetry Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Poetry

Cover of Henry IV, Part 1

Henry IV, Part 1 William Shakespeare · 1598 · ★ 3.8 · 122p · ≈ 4h · Demanding Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities. Shares: Juvenile drama, English drama, Drama

Cover of Philaster, or, Love lies a bleeding

Philaster, or, Love lies a bleeding Francis Beaumont · 1634 · 68p · ≈ 2h · Demanding This book is perfectly adapted and layout for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. To improve your reading experience, this digital version has been edited and formatted according to the requirements of this platform. Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Drama

Cover of Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure William Shakespeare · 1700 · ★ 3.7 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Demanding This play examines the nature of mercy and justice, proposing that a good government is one that is flexible and based on common sense. Shares: Comedy, English drama, Drama

Cover of Plays (37)

Plays (37) William Shakespeare · 1768 · ★ 4.0 · 828p · ≈ 27h · Demanding Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Drama Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Drama

Cover of Works (46)

Works (46) William Shakespeare · 1905 · 3419p · ≈ 113h · Challenging Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Poetry Shares: Performing Arts, English drama, Classics, Poetry

Cover of The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare · 1600 · ★ 3.8 · 105p · ≈ 3h · Demanding In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of… Shares: Juvenile drama, Criticism and interpretation, Drama

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