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Drama Books

Drama books grip the reader with exciting and emotional stories. With twists and turns, ups and downs, life events, and tragedies, drama novels across the genres contain something for everyone to connect with. Trust us, you won't want to put these down.

Best-selling Drama titles

Henry IV, Pt. 1: Argo Classics Henry IV, Pt. 1: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Anthony Jacobs (Read by)
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Julius Caesar: Argo Classics Julius Caesar: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, John Wilders (Read by)
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Tina Talks: Six Masterclasses on Shakespeare Tina Talks: Six Masterclasses...

Tina Packer
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Argo Classics A Midsummer Night's Dream:...

William Shakespeare, Sir Ian McKellen (Read by)
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Henry VI, Pt.1: Argo Classics Henry VI, Pt.1: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Richard Marquand (Read by)
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Antony and Cleopatra: Argo Classics Antony and Cleopatra: Argo...

William Shakespeare, Richard Johnson (Read by)
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Henry IV, Pt. 1: Argo Classics Henry IV, Pt. 1: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Anthony Jacobs (Read by)
Buy from $58.69

Cymbeline: Argo Classics Cymbeline: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Coriolanus: Argo Classics Coriolanus: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Argo Classics--Henry VI, Pt.3 Argo Classics--Henry VI, Pt.3

William Shakespeare, Richard Marquand (Read by)
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Henry VI, Pt.1: Argo Classics Henry VI, Pt.1: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Richard Marquand (Read by)
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Hamlet: Argo Classics Hamlet: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Henry VI, Pt. 2: Argo Classics Henry VI, Pt. 2: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Richard Marquand (Read by)
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Venus and Adonis: Argo Classics Venus and Adonis: Argo...

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Richard II: Argo Classics Richard II: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Venus and Adonis: Argo Classics Venus and Adonis: Argo...

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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All's Well That Ends Well: Argo Classics All's Well That Ends Well:...

William Shakespeare, Sir Michael Hordern (Read by)
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Massive Massive

Charlie Josephine, Sophie Melville (Read by)
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Julius Caesar: Argo Classics Julius Caesar: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, John Wilders (Read by)
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I Am My Own Wife I Am My Own Wife

Doug Wright, Jefferson Mays (Read by)
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Hamlet: Argo Classics Hamlet: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Henry IV, Pt. 2: Argo Classics Henry IV, Pt. 2: Argo Classics

William Shakespeare, Sir Ian McKellen (Read by)
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Pericles, Prince of Tyre: Argo Classics Pericles, Prince of Tyre:...

William Shakespeare, A Full Cast (Read by)
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Antony and Cleopatra: Argo Classics Lib/E Antony and Cleopatra: Argo...

William Shakespeare, Richard Johnson (Read by)
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FAQs

The drama genre is often defined by characters who are caught up in a series of events or a conflict at a crucial moment in the storyline. The characters and situations portray human experiences and engage the reader's emotions throughout the plot.

Dramas develop popular tropes like betrayal, unrequited love, reluctant hero and many more, creating devoted fans to the genre or series.

Drama novels can range from tragedies to comedies; they're all about hooking the reader. You might think of historical dramas in English literature that focus on romance, but the subgenres of drama are vast, including horror, dramatic Theater, Medieval dramas and Anthologies. And they can be inclusive, too. There are plenty of LGBTQ+ books and racially diverse dramas.

With so many drama stories out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. Let's focus on some classic drama books that are a must-read.

  • The Great Gatsby is a dramatic story that focuses on Nick Carraway as he interacts with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's pursuit of his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.
  • To Kill A Mockingbird features the coming-of-age story of Scout and Jem Finch growing up after their father defends a Black man falsely accused of sexual assault.
  • Frankenstein is a horror drama about a young scientist who creates a monster through unorthodox scientific experiments.

William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer of the English language due to his use of drama in his poems and plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and many of his other classic works.

There are plenty of drama fiction books written by women as well. Jane Austen wrote some of the best dramas that have been beloved throughout the centuries. Pride and Prejudice has been the inspiration for countless series, movies, spinoffs, and remakes, both in historical and modern time periods.

Of course, there are notable drama authors of recent years as well, such as:

History is filled with dramatic, life-changing events. Plenty of authors have based their writings on true, dramatic stories that happened to them or a loved one.

  • The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont is about the brief disappearance of Dame Agatha Christie, with the fictional twist of what the author imagines could have happened during that time.
  • Room by Emma Donoghue is about a woman who is kept in captivity inspired by a woman who was imprisoned for 24 hours.
  • The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is an extraordinary memoir of resilience and redemption that offers a peek into the personal life of a deeply dysfunctional but uniquely loving family.