The 15 Best Drama Books to Read Right Now
15 of the best drama books to read, ranked — with where to find each.
Looking for the best drama books? We rounded up 15 essential drama books worth your time — with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.
1. The Poetical Works of John Dryden
The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
2. King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
3. King Henry VI. Part 2
King Henry VI. Part 2 by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
4. Othello
Othello by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
5. King Richard II
King Richard II by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
6. Faust
Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
7. Cymbeline
Cymbeline by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
8. Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
9. Shakespeare Survey
Shakespeare Survey by Allardyce Nicoll — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
10. Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
11. Henry IV, Part 2
Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
12. Henry IV, Part 1
Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
13. King John
King John by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
14. Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
15. Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.
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