Tragedy is a poetic imitation of action and life, not just characters. The aim of tragedy is to evoke pity and fear in spectators. Tragedy requires a disastrous change in the protagonist's fortunes
The Fairy (2011) tells story of hotel clerk falling in love with magical fairy. Girl on the Bridge (1999) explores suicide through knife-throwing romance. Love Me If You Dare (2003) follows childhood friends' dare-prank adventures. Jules and Jim (1962) presents classic love triangle drama during WWI. Amélie (2001) features Audrey Tautou as waitress seeking love
Born in 1639, Racine was orphaned at age four and raised by his grandparents. Received classical education at Port-Royal convent, influenced by Jansenism. Became court historiographer under King Louis XIV, later served as royal secretary. Retired from theater in 1679 due to court scandal and religious beliefs
Plays are primarily dialogue-based dramas intended for theatrical performance. Playwrights create plays for various levels, from West End to Broadway. Some dramatists prefer performance over reading, like George Bernard Shaw
Written by Shakespeare around 1603, set in Venice and Cyprus. Widely considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works. Unpublished during author's lifetime, survives in 1622 quarto and First Folio
Two noble families in Verona are in a bitter feud. Prince Escalus threatens death for future family conflicts. Capulets throw masquerade ball, Montagues are not invited