One-Act Play Collection 012

A theatrical time machine spanning 237 years of dramatic art in miniature. This collection gathers ten one-act plays that prove brevity is no obstacle to brilliance. Molière's 1659 farce "The Flying Doctor" opens the proceedings with madcap servant comedy, while the 1896 work with early LGBT content closes the collection with something far more daring than its era allowed. Between these bookends: W.S. Gilbert without Sullivan (yes, that Gilbert), Wilde's incisive wit, and plays designed to make you laugh, weep, or sit uncomfortable in recognition. The format is the thing here. These aren't abbreviated dramas pretending to be full-length works; they're compact theatrical organisms, each with the economy of a sonnet and the emotional impact of something far longer. Perfect for readers who want theatrical substance without the commitment of a three-hour sitting. Historical curiosity and genuine dramatic power sitting side by side.