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Performing Arts/Film

Explore a captivating collection of writings about the world of film and performing arts. Discover insightful works on the history, craft, and influence of cinema. This category offers both aficionados and newcomers a chance to learn about legendary filmmakers, iconic performances, and timeless film theories. Enjoy a variety of perspectives that deepen your understanding of this dynamic art form.

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The Dark Lady of the Sonnets by Bernard Shaw

The Dark Lady of the Sonnets

On a fateful summer night, a famous playwright finds himself caught between the woman who stirs his soul and a powerful queen, leading to a high-stakes game of love and loyalty.

By Bernard Shaw

(100)
Josiah's Secret: A Play by Marietta Holley

Josiah's Secret: A Play

In a humorous clash of expectations, a husband's traditional views are hilariously challenged when his wife playfully embodies outdated ideals, sparking a journey toward understanding the true value of women's work.

By Marietta Holley

(100)
Justice by John Galsworthy

Justice

A desperate act to save a woman from abuse leads a young clerk down a path where morality clashes with the harsh realities of the legal system.

By John Galsworthy

(100)
Look out for paint: A farce comedy in three acts by Cornelius Shea

Look out for paint: A farce comedy in three acts

On a lively farm, mismatched connections and silly errors ignite a fun spectacle when guests arrive, throwing quiet country life into a riotous mess of mistaken identities and pursuing romantic entanglements.

By Cornelius Shea

(100)
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night

In a land of longing hearts, a woman disguised as a man finds herself caught in a hilarious love triangle, leading to mistaken identities and unexpected romance.

By William Shakespeare

(100)
The Way of the World by William Congreve

The Way of the World

In a world of high society, love and money collide as characters scheme and outwit each other in a hilarious battle of manners and deception.

By William Congreve

(100)
Love for Love: A Comedy by William Congreve

Love for Love: A Comedy

Amidst financial disaster, a young man hopes to win the heart of a wealthy woman, leading to humorous social commentary on love's games.

By William Congreve

(100)
A Day Well Spent: A Farce, in One Act by John Oxenford

A Day Well Spent: A Farce, in One Act

In a whirlwind of mistaken identities and secret rendezvous, a strict father's absence unleashes a hilarious chain of events as young lovers chase their hearts' desires amidst playful chaos.

By John Oxenford

(100)
The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers
(12th edition) by George P. (George Putnam) Upton

The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers (12th edition)

Step into a world of drama and song as this historical handbook unveils the captivating stories, enchanting music, and legendary figures behind the world's most celebrated operas.

By George P. (George Putnam) Upton

(100)
Answering the Phone: A Farce by Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill

Answering the Phone: A Farce

A new maid's hilarious misinterpretations of telephone instructions lead to romantic mishaps and comedic chaos in a turn-of-the-century home.

By Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill

(100)
Shakespeare's First Folio by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's First Folio

Step back in time to experience the genius of a playwright whose timeless tales of love, loss, and power were immortalized in a single, extraordinary volume despite the printing challenges of the 17th century.

By William Shakespeare

(100)
A King, and No King by Francis Beaumont

A King, and No King

Amidst battles and betrayals, a king's unexpected offer to his captured rival sparks a whirlwind of forbidden desires and hidden identities.

By Francis Beaumont

(100)
Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson

Every Man in His Humour

In a world of quirky personalities and meddling parents, a son's love for poetry and a friend's desire for sophistication ignite a series of comical events.

By Ben Jonson

(100)
The 'Mind the Paint' Girl: A Comedy in Four Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero

The 'Mind the Paint' Girl: A Comedy in Four Acts

In a world of showbiz glitz, a stage star must choose between love interests while dealing with jealousy and social expectations.

By Arthur Wing Pinero

(100)
The Art of Ballet by Mark Edward Perugini

The Art of Ballet

Uncover the rich past of an elegant art form through centuries of change, in France and England, influenced by key figures and cultural shifts.

By Mark Edward Perugini

(100)
The Drama by Henry Irving

The Drama

Explore how the stage's evolution reflects society's changing views, championing actors' emotional power and theater's elevated place in culture.

By Henry Irving

(100)
The Fourteenth of July, and Danton: Two Plays of the French Revolution by Romain Rolland

The Fourteenth of July, and Danton: Two Plays of the French Revolution

Experience the intensity of revolutionary France as ordinary citizens and powerful figures collide in a fight for liberty.

By Romain Rolland

(100)
The Mimic Stage
A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals by George M. (George Melville) Baker

The Mimic Stage A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals

When a fisherman raises two children rescued from the sea, their lives along the coast mix humor and mystery as they uncover the secrets of their shared past.

By George M. (George Melville) Baker

(100)
Morituri: Three One-Act Plays
Teja—Fritzchen—The Eternal Masculine by Hermann Sudermann

Morituri: Three One-Act Plays Teja—Fritzchen—The Eternal Masculine

In a world collapsing under pressure, a king confronts his duty while a society teeters on the brink.

By Hermann Sudermann

(100)
The Greek theater and its drama by Roy C. (Roy Caston) Flickinger

The Greek theater and its drama

Uncover the captivating origins, evolution, and lasting impact of ancient Greek drama and theater.

By Roy C. (Roy Caston) Flickinger

(100)