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 Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
2. Romeo and Juliet, 1750
Romeo and Juliet, 1750 by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
3. King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII 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. Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
6. 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.
7. King Lear
King Lear by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
8. King Henry V
King Henry V by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
9. Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
10. The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
11. As You Like It
As You Like It by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
12. Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
13. Il était une fois l'amour
Il était une fois l'amour by Danielle Steel, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
14. An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
15. The Admirable Crichton
The Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie: 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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