‘Monsieur de Pourceaugnac’, acted on October 6, 1669, is nothing but a farce. But Molière excels in farce as well as in higher comedy, and ‘Monsieur de…… Read more “‘Monsieur De Pourceaugnac’ by Moliere”

The novel takes place 10 years after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 when Quebec becomes a British colony. Written as a collection of…… Read more “‘The History of Emily Montague Vol. II’ by Frances Moore Brooke”

A carefree Knight romances a Lady, who struggles with her feelings for him. The pair exchange poetic thoughts and expressions of love, but the Lady’s love proves…… Read more “‘On the Tower’ by Sara Teasdale”

Subtitled “An Original Fantastic Comedy in Three Acts”, this should be another enjoyable farce by Pinero, including memory loss, mistaken identity, crime and detection, romance, and many…… Read more “‘In Chancery’ by Arthur Wing Pinero”

Juan and Carlos Meñaya have longed to find their father ever since they were little. Their dream starts to get lost, though, as they grow up and…… Read more “‘The Spanish Brothers’ by Deborah Alcock”

“The history of Amphitryon and Alcmene, or rather the myth of the birth of Hercules, is certainly very old, and is to be found in the literature…… Read more “‘Amphitryon’ by Moliere”

Walter Hartright, a struggling art teacher, is stopped for directions while traveling on a dark road by a mysterious woman in white. Thus begins Walter’s deep dive…… Read more “‘The Woman in White’ by Wilkie Collins”

Doctor John Dolittle is an animal doctor and famous naturalist whose success hinges on his ability to speak the languages of many different kinds of animals. This…… Read more “‘The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle’ by Hugh Lofting”

The life of Doctor Johnson, told in his own words and (mostly) those of others around him. “Anyone with a teaspoonful of imagination can read this play…… Read more “‘Doctor Johnson’ by A. Edward Newton”

The story tells of the inner turmoil of Rodion Raskolnikov, a student in St. Petersburg who commits murder. His psychological and moral agitation is furthered and complicated…… Read more “‘Crime and Punishment’ by Fyodor Dostoyevsky”