A minor demon travels to London to prove his wicked skills, only to discover that human beings are far more adept at sin and deception than he could ever be. He quickly finds...

A blistering critique of power and the betrayal of the public trust, written with the fire of a man in exile. Hugo’s sharp analysis of a political usurper serves as a timeless...

The domestic life of a powerful, authoritarian father begins to crumble when his family finally revolts against his controlling nature. While he prides himself on his public...

In the glittering court of a powerful queen, vanity and self-obsession reign supreme. Ambitious courtiers drink from a magical fountain that amplifies their most narcissistic...

Two Athenian generals, Nicias and Laches, are asked to advise on the education of young men, leading to a broader investigation into the nature of courage. Through...

In a meeting with a prize-winning rhapsode, Socrates investigates the link between artistic performance and genuine knowledge. The philosopher uses the metaphor of a magnetic...

An aging king's decision to divide his kingdom based on a test of flattery leads to the disintegration of his family and the state. Cast out into a raging storm, Lear undergoes a...

Integrity clashes with public greed when a scientist discovers a lethal secret buried beneath his town’s prosperity. Expecting to be a hero, Dr. Stockmann instead finds himself...

Socrates returns from the war and engages a beautiful and popular youth in a discussion about the meaning of "temperance." They test several definitions—shame, quietness, doing...

A revolutionary thinker believes he is the master of his destiny, only to find himself the prey in a biological chase orchestrated by a determined woman. This philosophical comedy...