This poem is taken from Morris’ collection ‘Poems By the Way’, which are all various accounts of ill-fated love. A raven and a princess engage in conversation,…… Read more “‘The Raven and The King’s Daughter’ by William Morris”

Here we have a serious family drama by Australian playwright Arthur Adams about legacy and responsibilities, with some question about exactly who exactly the Wasters in society…… Read more “‘The Wasters’ by Arthur Adams”

“The King [Louis XIV], who will have nothing but what is magnificent in all he undertakes, wished to give his court an entertainment which should comprise all…… Read more “‘The Magnificent Lovers’ by Moliere”

This one-act farcical comedy, which deals with the inevitably contentious subject of polyandry, was first produced in 1912.In the preface Shaw wrote: My playlet, which I offer…… Read more “‘Overruled’ by George Bernard Shaw”

Every Man Out of His Humour followed Jonson’s play Every Man In His Humour. “This play as a fabric of plot is a very slight affair; but…… Read more “‘Every Man Out of His Humour’ by Ben Jonson”

This autobiographical poem was originally titled ‘Thoughts of a Suicide’ in manuscript, after the death of Tennyson’s close friend Arthur Henry Hallam in 1833, and was published…… Read more “‘The Two Voices’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson”

When ten-year-old Rebecca Randall arrives at her aunts’ brick house in Riverboro, she is not exactly welcomed with the open arms one would hope for. Her cheerful…… Read more “‘Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm’ by Kate Douglas Wiggin”

Cocaine is an honest portrait of drug abuse, prostitution, and finding love and hope in the quiet hours of the morning when all else seems futile. Joe,…… Read more “‘Cocaine’ by Pendleton King”

Pamphilus wants to marry a woman different than his father has chosen for him. Add in paternal scheming, death bed promises, shipwreck, and other complications, and comedy…… Read more “‘Andria: or, The Fair Andrian’ by Terence”

Anya and Chris have been divorced for 18 years. When their daughter goes into labour, they are reunited outside the maternity ward, and in the exchange that…… Read more “‘Waiting for Gary’ by Katie Sayer”