5 Results in the "Drama" category
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SCENE 5.VI.
In this climactic chapter of "Cyrano de Bergerac," Roxane discovers the truth about Cyrano's deep, unconfessed love for her, a revelation that unfolds amidst Cyrano's fatal injury. Despite his steadfast denials, Roxane perceives the soul behind Cyrano’s poetic words and the voice that serenaded her was his, not Christian's. The poignant scene is disrupted by the arrival of Le Bret and Ragueneau, who are aghast at Cyrano’s critical state, precipitated by a cowardly attack—a stark contrast to the noble…-
69.9 K • Ongoing
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Riders to the Sea
*Riders to the Sea* by John Millington Synge is a poignant one-act play that portrays a mother’s struggle with the relentless loss of family members to the sea, highlighting themes of fate, grief, and the harshness of nature.-
2.2 K • Nov 8, '24
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1.7 K • Nov 8, '24
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She Stoops to Conquer
She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith is a celebrated 18th-century comedy of manners that masterfully intertwines romance, humor, and satire. The play revolves around the schemes and misunderstandings that arise when young Charles Marlow, awkward around high-born women but confident with those of lower status, mistakes the home of his intended bride, Kate Hardcastle, for an inn. Taking advantage of the confusion, Kate pretends to be a barmaid to win his affection in her own clever way. With its engaging plot, sharp wit, and commentary on social conventions, the play remains a timeless exploration of love, identity, and the follies of human behavior.-
1.9 K • Nov 8, '24
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2.4 K • Nov 8, '24
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Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov is a poignant and bittersweet play that explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the search for meaning in rural Russia. Set on a deteriorating estate, the story revolves around the lives of Uncle Vanya, his niece Sonya, and the arrival of Professor Serebryakov and his young wife Yelena, whose presence disrupts the household. As long-buried resentments and desires surface, the characters grapple with their frustrations, longings, and the harsh realities of life. With Chekhov’s masterful blend of humor and tragedy, Uncle Vanya captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal struggle for purpose and happiness.-
2.6 K • Nov 8, '24
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2.2 K • Nov 8, '24
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Chastelard
Chastelard: A Tragedy by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic drama that explores the doomed love of the French poet Chastelard for Mary, Queen of Scots. Blending romance and tragedy, the play delves into themes of passion, loyalty, and the fatal consequences of unbridled desire against the backdrop of historical intrigue.-
2.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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