The Norton Anthology of Drama

The Norton Anthology of Drama, 4th Edition, edited by J. Ellen Gainor, Stanton B. Garner Jr., and Martin Puchner, offers a comprehensive anthology of dramatic literature for students and instructors. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, this volume supports course studies across dramatic performance, theater history, and classic plays.

This updated release consolidates earlier multi-volume versions into a single expanded book containing thirty-eight full-length plays. Seven of these works represent new selections added to the anthology. An included Short History of Theater section outlines major historical developments in dramatic traditions from Ancient Greece to the present.

Classical selections in this volume benefit from updated translations. Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannos is translated by Emily Wilson, Euripides' Medea is translated by Sheila Murnaghan, and Aristophanes' Lysistrata is translated by Aaron Poochigian. These entries provide direct access to foundational theatrical texts for academic analysis.