The tragedy centers on the sorrow and vengeance of a queen who has lost her city, her husband, and her children to war. After the fall of Troy, she becomes a slave to the Greeks and faces the ultimate horror of witnessing the sacrifice of her daughter and the brutal murder of her last surviving son. Her grief transforms into a dark quest for retribution, leading her to take justice into her own hands, which raises profound questions about morality and the limits of human suffering.

The play centers around Orestes, who, after obeying the god Apollo's command to avenge his father Agamemnon's murder by killing his mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, is tormented by the Furies and rejected by his community. Facing execution, Orestes, along with his sister Electra and friend Pylades, concocts a desperate plan for survival that includes the potential murder of Helen, the wife of his absent brother Menelaus, and the taking of her daughter Hermione as a hostage. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of familial loyalty, culminating in a divine intervention that offers a resolution to Orestes' plight.

"Ion" is a classical Greek tragedy that revolves around themes of identity, fate, and the complexities of family relationships. The play tells the story of a young man, Ion, who serves as an attendant at the temple of Apollo in Delphi. Unbeknownst to him, he is the son of Apollo and Creusa, the queen of Athens. Creusa, having been raped by Apollo and believing her child was dead, comes to the temple seeking answers about her lost son. A series of oracular revelations and dramatic encounters eventually lead to the recognition and reunion of mother and son. The play explores the intervention of the gods in human lives, the nature of legitimacy and inheritance, and the reconciliation of past trauma with present joy.

In this ancient Greek tragedy, a dire situation unfolds as the Greek fleet, ready to sail for Troy, is becalmed at Aulis. The leader of the Greeks, Agamemnon, faces a harrowing choice when the seer Calchas reveals that the goddess Artemis demands the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia, to appease her and allow the winds to blow once more. Torn between duty and love, Agamemnon lures his daughter to Aulis under the pretense of a marriage to Achilles, only to confront the moral dilemma of sacrificing his child for the sake of his army's success. The play delves into themes of honor, sacrifice, and the devastating costs of war, as characters grapple with their fates and the consequences of their choices.

"The Frogs" is a classic comedic play that delves into the world of Greek mythology and literature. The story follows the god Dionysus as he descends into the underworld with his slave Xanthias. Dionysus seeks to bring back the recently deceased tragedian Euripides to save the city from its cultural decline. However, upon arrival, he finds himself amidst a heated debate between Euripides and Aeschylus, another deceased playwright, over who is the greatest tragedian. A competition ensues, judged by Hades, leading to a series of humorous critiques of their plays and styles. The play is a satirical examination of Athenian society and the role of art and culture, filled with witty dialogue and commentary on the nature of theater.

"The Wasps" is a classical Greek comedy that satirizes the Athenian legal system and the citizenry's obsession with litigation. The play revolves around an elderly man, Philocleon, who is addicted to serving on juries and the comical lengths to which his son, Bdelycleon, goes to cure him of this addiction. The son eventually manages to keep his father at home by staging a mock trial of household pets, highlighting the absurdity of the legal proceedings. Through sharp wit and humor, the play critiques the flaws of democracy and the frivolity of the Athenian courts, while also exploring themes of generational conflict and the nature of justice.

The Dyskolos is a comedic play set in ancient Greece, revolving around a grumpy old man who hates everyone and everything. His attitude changes when a young man, smitten by the old man's daughter, saves him from a well. The old man, grateful for his life, allows the young man to marry his daughter, bringing about a happy ending. The play explores themes of love, gratitude, and the transformation of character.

In this novel, the protagonist is a man who, after an accident during a historical pageant, comes to believe himself to be the medieval German emperor Henry IV. For twenty years, he lives in a villa with attendants who indulge his delusion. The story delves into themes of madness, reality, and illusion as characters from his past attempt to cure him, leading to a complex examination of the nature of sanity and the role that personal mythologies play in our lives. As the line between the protagonist's delusion and the reality of those around him blurs, the narrative raises profound questions about the nature of identity and the masks people wear in society.

In this satirical farce, an eccentric and quick-witted man, referred to as the Maniac, infiltrates a police station where an anarchist railway worker's death is being investigated. The authorities claim the anarchist died by suicide, having jumped out of a window during an interrogation. However, the Maniac cleverly impersonates various officials, manipulates the policemen, and exposes the absurdities and contradictions in their stories, suggesting that the anarchist's death was not an accident but a cover-up of police brutality. The play uses sharp humor and slapstick to critique corruption and the misuse of power within the establishment, ultimately questioning the integrity of the police and the justice system.

The play is a classic Italian comedy that revolves around the clever and resourceful Truffaldino, who seeks to serve two different masters simultaneously in the hope of doubling his income. The ensuing plot is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, love triangles, and comedic confusions. As Truffaldino scrambles to keep his dual employment a secret, the characters are entangled in a series of humorous situations involving love-struck young lovers, a feisty soubrette, and a pair of stern fathers. The play culminates in a series of revelations and reconciliations that restore social order and conclude with festive celebrations.

"Naked Masks" is a collection of five plays that delve into the complexities of human identity and the conflict between one's inner self and the roles imposed by society. The plays explore themes of madness, illusion, and existential uncertainty, often through characters who are caught in the tension between appearance and reality. The author uses the metaphor of the mask to represent the personas that individuals adopt in public, while questioning the nature of truth and the possibility of truly understanding oneself or others. The plays challenge audiences to consider the fluidity of identity and the performative aspects of everyday life.

The play is a unique twist on the story of Helen of Troy, presenting an alternate version where Helen never actually went to Troy but was instead whisked away to Egypt by the gods while a phantom took her place, leading to the infamous Trojan War. In Egypt, the real Helen waits for her husband, Menelaus, to find her, while fending off the advances of the Egyptian king who desires her. When Menelaus finally arrives, he and Helen must concoct a plan to escape together, challenging the audience's perception of the myths surrounding Helen's beauty and the war fought in her name.

"Cyclops" is a satyr play that blends elements of comedy and tragedy, drawing from the mythological encounter between Odysseus and the titular one-eyed giant. The narrative follows Odysseus and his men as they become trapped in the cave of the Cyclops, a savage and uncivilized creature. Employing wit and cunning, Odysseus devises a plan to intoxicate the monster with wine and blind him, securing an escape for himself and his crew. The play explores themes of intelligence versus brute force, the struggle for survival, and the clever triumph of human ingenuity over monstrous barbarism.

"The Girl from Samos" is an ancient Greek comedy that revolves around the complexities of love, social status, and mistaken identity. The plot unfolds as a young Athenian man falls in love with a girl he believes to be a Samian immigrant, but she is actually a freeborn Athenian and his neighbor's daughter, switched at birth. The young man's father initially opposes the match due to the girl's supposed low birth, but a series of comedic misunderstandings and revelations eventually lead to the discovery of her true identity. The play culminates in the joyful union of the young lovers and the celebration of their newfound happiness and social harmony.

"The Mandrake" is a satirical play that explores themes of corruption, deceit, and the manipulation of social norms. Set in Renaissance Italy, the story revolves around a young man who, desperate to win the affections of a beautiful but married woman, concocts a complex scheme involving a love potion derived from the mandrake root. With the help of a cunning rascal and a corrupt priest, the plan unfolds with a series of deceptions and moral compromises, ultimately questioning the true nature of virtue and vice in a society rife with hypocrisy. The play delves into the darker aspects of human behavior, using wit and humor to expose the lengths to which individuals will go to satisfy their desires.

"Saul" is a dramatic tragedy that unfolds in ancient Israel, focusing on the eponymous King Saul, who is tormented by jealousy and an obsession with the young David, the future king. The play delves into themes of power, madness, and divine will, as Saul's mental state deteriorates and his kingdom falls into chaos. His tragic flaw leads him to confrontations with his own family, his people, and ultimately, his downfall, as he grapples with the loss of God's favor and the rise of his successor. The narrative is a powerful exploration of human weakness and the destructive potential of unchecked emotions.

"La Trilogia della Villegiatura" is a series of three comedies that satirize the habits and foibles of the middle class in 18th-century Italy as they engage in the fashionable practice of taking a holiday in the countryside. The trilogy follows a group of friends and their families as they navigate the social and romantic complexities of their vacation. Throughout the plays, the characters deal with issues of love, marriage, and social status, revealing the pretentiousness and shallowness of their behavior. The author uses wit and humor to critique the obsession with appearances and the frivolity of his contemporaries, while also exploring deeper themes of human nature and relationships.