english drama

A study guide to "Romeo and Juliet, " Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed young lovers, providing background on Shakespeare's life and times, discussing his use of language, examining the history of critical response to the drama, and including advice to students on how to respond to and write about the play.

An introduction to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet, " telling the story of the play about the young star-crossed lovers, with excerpts from the text, descriptions of the main characters, and background information on the customs of the time.

Presents critical analyses of four plays by Christopher Marlowe, each with a plot summary and list of characters, and includes brief biographical information about the sixteenth-century playwright.

Contains four plays by nineteenth-century playwright George Bernard Shaw, including "Mrs. Warren's Profession, " "Arms and the Man, " "Candida, " and "Man and Superman, " all of which explore society's attitudes toward women.

An illustrated edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare, including thirty-seven plays, as well as poems and sonnets.

A collection of sixty scenes from William Shakespeare's plays that are suitable for teens to perform.

Presents eighteenth-century playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy in which a rich man attempts to determine the true natures of his two nephews--one of whom is noted for his decency, the other for his vices--in order to choose a deserving, charitable heir.