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- Shakespeare's timeless works, Romeo and Juliet (circa 1594) and Othello (circa 1603), are captivating plays that significantly enhance one's understanding of Goodnight Desdemona. Additionally, Constance's adventure mirrors that of the Danish prince in Hamlet (circa 1600), which narrates Hamlet's quest for vengeance following his father's murder.
- MacDonald's widely praised novel, Fall on Your Knees (1996), narrates the saga of a family from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, during the early 1900s. The story explores the island's cultural tensions and follows a key character to Harlem, New York City, where she becomes immersed in the jazz culture.
- Feminist Readings of Early Modern Culture: Emerging Subjects (1996), edited by Valerie Traub, M. Lindsay Kaplan, and Dympna Callaghan, is an anthology of scholarly essays addressing various women's issues during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.
- Carol Bolt's One Night Stand (1977) is a popular comedy-thriller by one of Canada's most prominent late-twentieth-century playwrights. The story revolves around a young woman and a wanderer she encounters in a bar.
- Tongue of a Bird (1997), written by Ellen McLaughlin, is a poignant and sorrowful play featuring an all-female cast, offering a counterpoint to Goodnight Desdemona in its exploration of feminist themes. The protagonist is Maxine, a search-and-rescue pilot on a mission to locate a missing girl in the mountains.
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