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The Children of Herakles by Euripides  — Research Starter

"The Children of Herakles" is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, likely around 430 BCE. The play follows Iolaus, the loyal friend of Herakles, and the Herakleidae, Herakles's…

The Chevalier de Maison-Rouge by Auguste Maquet  — Research Starter

"The Chevalier de Maison-Rouge," co-written by Auguste Maquet and Alexandre Dumas, is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, specifically in 1793. The story…

The Changeling by Thomas Middleton  — Research Starter

"The Changeling," co-written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley in 1622, is a dramatic exploration of themes such as love, deceit, and the consequences of passion. The play centers on Beatrice,…

The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco  — Research Starter

"The Chairs" is a play by Eugène Ionesco, first performed in 1952, and is considered a significant work within the Theater of the Absurd. The narrative follows an elderly couple, the Old Man and the…

The Cenci by Percy Bysshe Shelley  — Research Starter

"The Cenci" is a dramatic work by Percy Bysshe Shelley, first published in 1819, that delves into themes of tyranny, abuse, and revenge within a noble family in Renaissance Italy. The narrative…

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole  — Research Starter

"The Castle of Otranto," written by Horace Walpole in 1765, is often regarded as the first Gothic novel, exploring themes of power, love, and supernatural elements. Set in a mysterious medieval…

The Caretaker by Harold Pinter  — Research Starter

"The Caretaker" is a play by Harold Pinter that revolves around the dynamics between three characters: the brothers Mick and Aston, and an old man named Davies, whom Aston invites to stay in their…

The Captives by Plautus  — Research Starter

"The Captives" is a comedic play by the Roman playwright Plautus, set in the context of ancient Aetolia and exploring themes of identity, family, and the complexities of slavery. The narrative…

The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin  — Research Starter

"The Captain's Daughter," written by Alexander Pushkin in 1836, is a historical novel set in Russia during the turbulent times of the Pugachev Rebellion. The story follows Peter Andreitch Grineff, a…