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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..

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..

Betsy Baker!

Betsy Baker!

by John Maddison Morton

Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act by John Maddison Morton.John Maddison Morton was an English playwright who specialised in one-act farces. His most famous farce was Box and Cox. He also wrote comic dramas, pantomimes and other theatrical pieces...

The Follies of a Day

The Follies of a Day

by Thomas Holcroft

The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of FigaroA Comedy, as it is now performing at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. From the French of M. de Beaumarchais.An Author’s Thanks to the World at large may be seen under two very different Aspects: For, to thank the Public is to tell the Public he is successful; which, supposing it true, it would be str..