Drama
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31 books in this category
The Oxford Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
A complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays, with analysis and commentary on language, themes, and cultural impact.
Hamlet
William Shakespeare
A tragedy about the Prince of Denmark grappling with revenge, mortality, and betrayal.
The Complete Greek Tragedies
David Grene
A collection of ancient Greek tragedies, including works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, translated into English.
Jewel
Bret Lott
A novel about a mother’s determination to provide for her daughter born with Down syndrome in the 1940s.
Mother of Pearl
Melinda Haynes
A novel about racial tension and complex family dynamics in a small Mississippi town during the 1950s.
A Fan's Notes
Frederick Exley
A semi-autobiographical novel about addiction, failure, and the quest for personal meaning.
The Sound and the Fury
William Faulkner
A Southern Gothic novel about a troubled family, told through multiple perspectives.
Light in August
William Faulkner
Explores themes of race, identity, and societal judgment in the American South.
King Lear
William Shakespeare
A tragic play about power, loyalty, and madness, centering on King Lear's downfall.
A Doll's House
Henrik Ibsen
A play that examines gender roles, marriage, and individual freedom.
Where the Heart Is
Billie Letts
Story of resilience and finding family in unexpected places.
Vinegar Hill
A. Manette Ansay
Story of a woman grappling with her life and faith in a small town.
White Oleander
Janet Fitch
Coming-of-age novel about a girl in foster care after her mother’s arrest.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
David Wroblewski
A modern Hamlet retelling involving a mute boy and his dogs in rural Wisconsin.
Black and Blue
Anna Quindlen
Novel about a woman escaping an abusive marriage and seeking a new life.
House of Sand and Fog
Andre Dubus III
Novel about cultural conflicts and personal tragedies.
A Map of the World
Jane Hamilton
Novel about a woman facing accusations and small-town drama.
Fall On Your Knees
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Family saga exploring complex relationships and secrets across generations.
The Deep End of the Ocean
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Novel about a family dealing with the traumatic abduction of a child.
She's Come Undone
Wally Lamb
Coming-of-age novel about a woman overcoming personal struggles.
The Color Purple
Alice Walker
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel on race, gender, and resilience in the American South.
Mercy Among the Children
David Adams Richards
Novel about poverty, resilience, and morality in rural Canada.
Waiting for Godot
Samuel Beckett
Absurdist play exploring existential themes of hope, despair, and human condition.
A Virtuous Woman
Kaye Gibbons
Novel about love, loss, and redemption in a rural southern community.
The Book of Ruth
Jane Hamilton
Fictional account exploring love, faith, and family dynamics in rural America.
Henry V
William Shakespeare
Historical play depicting the life of King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt.
The Heart
Maylis de Kerangal
Novel about a heart transplant, exploring life, death, and interconnected lives.
Arcadia
Tom Stoppard
A play that juxtaposes past and present through themes of science, art, and romance.