This list includes a variety of dramatic works from different time periods and cultures. There is sure to be a book on this list that will appeal to every drama lover.
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Pulitzer-winning play portrays Blanche DuBois with her sister Stella and Stanley Kowalski in New Orleans, their clash ending tragically.
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This classic tragedy tells the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who seeks revenge for the murder of his father by his uncle Claudius. Hamlet's internal struggles and his inaction lead to a series of deaths, including his own.
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This play is a fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials in 1692. It explores themes of mass hysteria, religious extremism, and the dangers of conformity.
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This play is a scathing indictment of 19th-century societal norms regarding women. Nora, the seemingly perfect wife and mother, eventually rebels against her controlling husband, Torvald.
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A poignant play delves into the Wingfield family's struggles, led by the overbearing Amanda and her children, Tom and Laura, each trapped in their own dreams and disillusionments.
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Shakespeare's "King Lear" explores a king's tragic descent into madness amidst family betrayal and political turmoil.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" unravels the captivating tale of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of wealth, love, and the elusive American Dream amidst the decadence of the Jazz Age.
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"The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro follows Stevens, an English butler, as he reminisces on his life and service to Lord Darlington.
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This Greek tragedy tells the story of Medea, a woman who takes revenge on her husband, Jason, for betraying her. Medea murders Jason's new wife, Glauce, and her own children in a fit of rage and jealousy.
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"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller portrays the tragic downfall of Willy Loman, a disillusioned salesman, as he grapples with shattered dreams and family conflicts.