Shakespeare wrote historical plays, particularly about the Plantagenet and Tudor dynasties. King John, Richard II, Henry IV, Parts I and II, Henry V, Henry VI, Parts I, II and III, Richard III and Henry VIII are some of his famous works. Shakespeare’s plays were not entirely historically accurate but gave English citizens access to an […]
Shakespeare wrote 36 plays, but at least two are lost. Love’s Labor’s Won and The Story of Cardenio are the most famous. The Two Noble Kinsman was not published until 20 years after Shakespeare’s death. The Shakespeare Apocrypha is a set of 11 works believed to be written by Shakespeare. The lost plays are a […]
Moliere’s plays are considered some of the best examples of French theater, noted for their wit and topical subject matter. The School of Wives, Tartuffe, and The Misanthrope are among his most famous works. Influenced by the commedia dell’arte, his plays often feature archetypal characters and heavy puns. They continue to be popular among modern […]
Problem games are not flawed games, but rather plays that confront viewers with modern social issues. The concept arose in the 19th century as part of the realism movement. Henrik Ibsen and George Bernard Shaw are considered masters of problem drama. These plays cover a range of topics and can be tragic or comedic. They […]
Shakespeare’s comedies revolve around marriage and family, evolving from bawdy humor to dark humor. The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night feature mistaken identity, Two Gentlemen of Verona introduces women dressing as men, and The Taming of the Shrew portrays a strong woman. Love’s Labor’s Lost and The Merry Wives of Windsor are bawdy, while […]
