Alan C. Dessen 
Rescripting Shakespeare [PDF ebook] 
The Text, the Director, and Modern Productions

The Old Card part 1 is a novel written by Roland Pertwee in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman, John Brent, who is known for his love of collecting antique playing …

Fanny’s First Play is a comedy that ingeniously incorporates a play within a play to offer a sharp social critique of Edwardian society. Written by the master satirist George Bernard Shaw, the play …

"The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza" by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical play set in a fictional future Britain. It centers on the political power struggle between King Magnus and …

One Woman’s Life" Part fourth, penned by Robert Herrick and published in 1913, delves deeper into the life of Mary Wakefield, the resilient protagonist navigating a changing world at the turn of …

The ”Way of the World" by William Congreve is a quintessential Restoration comedy that masterfully employs social satire to critique the manners and mores of fashionable society in the early …

"Getting Married" by Bernard Shaw is a satirical play that delves into the institution of marriage, examining its impact on individuals and society. Through sharp and witty dialogue, Shaw …

The Old Card part II is a novel written by Roland Pertwee in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman, John Brent, who is known for his love of collecting antique playing …

"Three Men and a Maid" by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful romantic comedy that centers around the humorous and complex interactions between its characters. Set in the world of British high …

"Mr. Prohack" by Arnold Bennett is a satirical novel that delves into the life of Arthur Prohack, a middle-class civil servant who unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money. This newfound …

"Pamela Pounce" by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle is a historical romance novel that combines elements of adventure, social intrigue, and personal growth within a rich historical setting. …