Classic Drama
Plays are meant to be spoken and heard. Here you'll find the texts, plus notes on performance and context from Marcus. Read them aloud, gather friends, or just imagine the stage.
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Shakespeare's most performed tragedy.
Sophocles' tragedy of fate and truth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It helps, but reading aloud and imagining staging is enough to start.
Only plays published before the public domain cutoff are included.