About this book
One-Act Play Collection 006 by Various invites listeners into a compact, electrifying survey of dramatic voices from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This curated anthology features ten one-act plays by David Belasco, Arnold Bennett, Hereward Carrington, Lewis Carroll, Lord Dunsany, John Galsworthy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Maurice Maeterlinck, Anna Bird Stewart, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson—each piece showcasing the potency of the play form in miniature.
Across these short plays you’ll encounter poetic lyricism, social realism, psychological intensity, whimsical fantasy, and symbolist mystery. The collection traces theatrical currents from Victorian sensibility and Edwardian social critique to fin-de-siècle symbolism and early modern experimentation. Expect sharp character studies, moral dilemmas, ghostly or uncanny moods, and incisive commentary on class, gender, and human longing—delivered in the concentrated, immediate language of dramatic writing.
Perfect for fans of classic drama and the play genre, this audiobook is an excellent resource for students, actors seeking tight scenes and monologues, and listeners who appreciate varied storytelling in a single sitting. Tune in for a lively, accessible immersion in short-form theatre that proves a brief stage can hold a world of meaning.
