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  • af Anton Chekhov
    167,95 kr.

    A retired professor visits his country estate, bringing with him his younger second wife. They are met by the professor's daughter and his first wife's brother. When the professor reveals his intention to sell the estate, thereby increasing his income while leaving the others homeless, he is faced-perhaps for the first time-with the consequences of his own selfish behavior.

  • af Christopher Marlowe
    167,95 kr.

    A successful man, disenchanted with life, offers his soul in exchange for celestial knowledge and power. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe details the corruption and eventual damnation of a scholar-turned-magician. As the man's talents grow, vanity and desire take precedence over his need for spiritual redemption.

  • af Henrik Ibsen
    177,95 kr.

    A small town is scandalized after a medical officer exposes its polluted water supply. An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen, examines the consequences of one man's unwavering commitment to the truth. The story is a commentary on Ibsen's own work, which was heavily criticized for its realistic approach.

  • af Henrik Ibsen
    167,95 kr.

    An overly ambitious woman interferes in her husband's scholastic career. In Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen, a manipulative wife is eager to improve her family's social and economic status. She attempts to sabotage her husband's professional rival to secure their financial future. One selfish act leads to a fatal result.

  • af Henrik Ibsen
    167,95 kr.

    A woman's family is broken after an old secret comes to light. A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen, examines the true sacrifice of marriage. When her home life is threatened, a wife must make a drastic decision. Published in 1879, this is one of Ibsen's most popular and controversial plays.

  • af George Bernard Shaw
    167,95 kr.

    A Bulgarian woman's delusions about romance and war are quickly dismantled by a disgruntled Swiss mercenary. Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw, is a humorous examination of one person's perception versus reality. The young heroine gradually discovers the truth about love, honor and the unexpected casualties of war.

  • af George Bernard Shaw
    177,95 kr.

    Pygmalion (1914), unquestionably George Bernard Shaw's most popular play, is a comedic masterpiece of love and the British class system. It tells the story of the transformation of a young cockney girl's life, and the entanglements that follow. The play is the basis for the immensely popular musical, My Fair Lady.

  • af Elizabeth Robins
    177,95 kr.

    Vida Levering, a militant activist and advocate for the women's suffrage movement, struggles against the oppressive political order while defending her beliefs against friends and acquaintances who reject, judge, and condemn her. Set against the backdrop of the Suffragette movement in England, Votes for Women! is a testament to the power of art to envision and enact political resistance.

  • af Christopher Marlowe
    167,95 kr.

    When the government seizes the wealth and assets of Barabas, a rich merchant, he becomes obsessed with getting revenge. The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe is a complex play with themes of religion, class, and prejudice. With intricate characters, murder schemes, and love stories, this tragedy is gripping and exciting from start to finish.

  • af Christopher Marlowe
    167,95 kr.

    When Edward ¿ becomes king, he uses his new authority to pardon his favorite nobleman, Piers Gaveston, from his exile, angering key supporters. Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second is among the earliest historical plays centered around English history. Following the relationship between King Edward ¿ and Piers Gaveston, Edward the Second is a dramatic tale of a king's fall from power.

  • af Christopher Marlowe
    167,95 kr.

    When Edward ¿ becomes king, he uses his new authority to pardon his favorite nobleman, Piers Gaveston, from his exile, angering key supporters. Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second is among the earliest historical plays centered around English history. Following the relationship between King Edward ¿ and Piers Gaveston, Edward the Second is a dramatic tale of a king's fall from power.

  • af Charles Hawtrey
    167,95 kr.

    Desperate to escape their increasingly irate creditors, two indebted friends rope Robert Spalding into their plot. While Spalding works as a private secretary for the Marsland family, Douglas borrows his identity to advocate on his and his friend's behalf. When a creditor recognizes Douglas, however, their farcical plan seems doomed to fail. The Private Secretary is a comedy by Charles Hawtrey.

  • af Aristotle
    79,95 - 157,95 kr.

    An in-depth analysis of Greek tragedy that details the transition from page to stage. In Aristotle¿s The Poetics, the philosopher discusses the art of poetry and its impact on the masses. He breaks down the most popular genres and their creative structure, giving insight into their purpose and ultimate appeal.

  • af Aristophanes
    67,95 - 157,95 kr.

    An honest and irreverent look at the power dynamics between men and women. Lysistrata and Other Plays by Aristophanes, highlights the ongoing struggle for control within a patriarchal society. Dissatisfied with traditional rules of engagement, one woman seeks to topple the status quo, disarming men where they least suspect it.

  • af Anton Chekhov
    167,95 kr.

    Madame Ranevskaya returns to her rural estate after a prolonged absence for the auction of the house and its famed cherry orchard. As her family and neighbors prepare for the day of the sale, a tragicomedy ensues, highlighting the difficulties faced by a decadent aristocracy. The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov's final play, is one of twentieth century theater's most important works.

  • af Anton Chekhov
    167,95 kr.

    When they first meet Natasha, the Prozorov sisters treat her with scorn. However, Natasha soon grows increasingly powerful, dictating the lives of her husband and his family according to her own cruel desires. Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters is a masterful drama, a story of secret ambitions and open betrayals that highlights its author's uniquely bleak vision of the human spirit.

  • af George Bernard Shaw
    72,95 - 112,95 kr.

    When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt and finds Cleopatra in hiding, he encourages her to return to the palace and embrace her role as queen. Shaw depicts an unlikely pair that bond over a common goal. As Roman forces invade Egypt, Julius Caesar stumbles across a young Cleopatra hiding amongst the statues. He initially conceals his identity, as the queen expresses concern over Caesar and his impending army. When he convinces her to return to the palace, she soon discovers his true name. Following a brief exchange, the young woman is relieved as Caesar has quelled her worst fears. Yet, in the midst of a Roman occupation, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy engage in a bitter battle for the Egyptian throne. In Caesar and Cleopatra, George Bernard Shaw explores the unique dynamic between two of history's most notable figures. It's a cynical but entertaining view of the political warfare that ravaged Ancient Egypt. With his sharp prose, Shaw revitalizes the classic story and its infamous characters. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Caesar and Cleopatra is both modern and readable.

  • af Anton Chekhov
    167,95 kr.

    Nikolai Ivanov is an unhappy man whose debts threaten not only his livelihood, but the lives of those he supposedly loves. His wife Anna, recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, needs to travel to Crimea on the recommendation of her doctor, but Ivanov refuses to pay for her journey. As he ignores his responsibilities in favor of frivolous socializing, Ivanov, who is seemingly unaware of the consequences of his own actions, will find that life has a way of catching up to people, whether or not they are prepared to face it.

  • af Anton Chekhov
    157,95 kr.

    The Seagull (1895) is one of the most important dramatic works of literature ever written. With its extraordinary expression of subtext, and penetrating exploration of friendship and selfishness, this story of the conflicts, love and insecurities of four creative individuals is an essential work of dramatic literature.

  • af Aeschylus
    67,95 - 157,95 kr.

    The titian Prometheus, the daughters of Danaus, a conquered king, and rivaled brothers are the protagonists of this eclectic collection of tragedies. Prometheus Bound and Other Plays is a collection from the work of Aeschylus, and features four plays, The Suppliants, The Persians, Seven Against Thebes, and Prometheus Bound. With stories of forced marriages, a defeated empire, a cursed family, and a titian that pays dearly for his advocacy for humans, Prometheus Bound and Other Plays depicts tales of downfall. History may be told about victors, but these four tragedies hold the stories of the disenfranchised and the defeated.

  • af Aeschylus
    167,95 kr.

    After fighting in a senseless, decade long war, Agamemnon completes a human sacrifice to spare him from the wrath of the gods, consequently creating the dangerous and disastrous wrath of his wife. Agamemnon is a Greek tragedy written by the father of the genre, Aeschylus. With precise prose and inadvertent feminist themes, Agamemnon explores the aftermath of war and a narrative of revenge.

  • af William Shakespeare
    112,95 - 192,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    137,95 - 216,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    87,95 - 216,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    87,95 - 137,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    72,95 kr.

    "If I be waspish, best beware my sting." At an alehouse, a play is performed to distract a drunkard who thinks himself royalty. Katherina refuses to be married. Petruchio, a Veronese nobleman, deems her a fitting match. Determined to reform her, he uses every trick in the book. The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare.

  • af William Shakespeare
    102,95 - 197,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    72,95 - 112,95 kr.

  • af Christopher Marlowe
    102,95 - 197,95 kr.

  • af William Shakespeare
    112,95 kr.

    Julius Caesar was a general and stateman whose favor among the Roman people was viewed as a threat and source of conflict with other consuls. He was eventually targeted by a group of conspirators who sought to neutralize his power and influence.After defeating his longtime enemy, Pompey, Caesar is celebrated upon his return home. Roman citizens are enamored by the general, while politicians are concerned with his growing accomplishments. They fear Caesar will become driven by ambition, coveting a position as the king of Rome. A group of conspirators, including the reluctant Brutus, create a plot to assassinate Caesar, effectively ending his rise to power. The action sparks civil unrest, leading to the discovery of the participants true motivations.William Shakespeare's interpretation of Julius Caesar's story is arguably the most famous version. It's been adapted across various mediums including film and television. The story is ripe with deception and betrayal but also guilt and retribution.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Julius Caesar is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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