The Chief European Dramatists

The Chief European Dramatists is a book edited by Brander Matthews that compiles the works of the most influential playwrights from various European countries including Greece, Rome, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Denmark, and Norway. The book features a diverse range of plays, from the ancient Greek tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles to the modern dramas of Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg. The collection includes classics such as William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Moli�����re's Tartuffe, as well as lesser-known works like Lope de Vega's The Sheep Well and Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters. Matthews provides introductory notes for each playwright and their works, giving readers historical and cultural context for each play. The Chief European Dramatists is a comprehensive anthology that offers readers a glimpse into the rich literary traditions of Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.