The collection includes nine full-length plays, FAUSTIANA, ARABIC TWO, AVIATORS, THE SHAKESPEARE ROAD, HOTEL VICTORY, BUFFALOES, THE SKY POOL, THE ARDENT PHILANTHROPIST, and THE FALL OF ATHENS, and one long one-act, STILL LIFE WITH APPLES. About Ruth Wolff: "I love THE ABDICATION play and I loved acting in the film. Ruth Wolff has written a treasure trove of extraordinary roles for actresses. I hope this book will find many readers." --Liv Ullmann, star of The Abdication, Warner Bros film "Ruth Wolff has written delicious roles of passion, depth and intelligence. Her commitment to the great men and women of history makes these plays a rewarding playground for actors and audiences alike." --Frank Langella "A playwright of great perception and intelligence, with powerful insights into the human condition. A compelling and unique voice in American theater." --Richard Rose, Producing Artistic Director, Barter Theater, State Theater of Virginia "Ruth Wolff brings historically significant figures vibrantly to life in thrilling original dramas, giving shape and meaning to the vagaries of existence." --Gerald M Pinciss, Professor Emeritus of English at Hunter College and CUNY, author of Why Shakespeare