Everyone should be familiar with the timeless works of William Shakespeare. Now with Understanding Shakespeare, everyone can! Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. “To be or not to be? That is the question” for a grief-stricken hero caught in the toils of countless dangers. Revenge, nobility, and honor are the quintessential elements of one of Shakespeare’s great masterworks.
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Understanding Shakespeare: MacBeth
Everyone should be familiar with the timeless works of William Shakespeare. Now, with Understanding Shakespeare, everyone can! Did you know that popular phrases sound and fury, primrose way, and the milk of human kindness, are taken from MacBeth? Shakespeare’s classic tragedy tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. MacBeth’s desire to fulfill his prophecies of greatness, foretold by three witches, ultimately leads to wicked acts and his eventual downfall.
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Shakespeare in London
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. This incredible period is a source of continued fascination and was portrayed in 1998’s Academy Award-winning Best Picture, Shakespeare in Love, also dramatized in 2006’s Elizabeth I, an Emmy Award-winning television miniseries, and NOW a new feature film starring Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth, The Golden Age. The story begins with the first written documentation of Shakespeare in London – his life on the bank of the River Thames, against the dramatic backdrop of the New Globe Playhouse. The Virgin Queen Elizabeth I sits upon the throne and Christopher Marlowe (famous poet and playwright) is at the height of his popularity, but there are rumblings in the theatre awning… of a young upstart who has stolen ideas from the undisputed master!
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The Gilded Age
This program explores many facets of the Gilded Age, including industrialization and the growth of big business, the urbanization of America, the grueling working conditions many endured, and the influence of Victorian culture on American society.
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Understanding Literature – 3 Pack
. The Elements of Fiction – Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson — these are just three of the renowned authors whose work is cited in this program which explores: Plot elements Character Conflict Flashback Foreshadowing And more…The Elements of Drama – The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and an informative narrative illustrate the basic elements of drama: Dialogue and narrative Soliloquy Dramatic conventions Plot elements Character Point of view Conflict And more. In addition, professors of English provide insight to help viewers understand drama. An interactive component of multiple choice questions reinforces concepts presented in the program and enhances understanding of the basic elements of drama. The Elements of Poetry – Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor — these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry.
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The Elements of Fiction
The Elements of Fiction – Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson — these are just three of the renowned authors whose work is cited in this program which explores: Plot elements Character Conflict Flashback Foreshadowing and more.
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The Elements of Drama
The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and an informative narrative illustrate the basic elements of drama: Dialogue and narrative Soliloquy Dramatic conventions Plot elements Character Point of view Conflict and more.
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The Elements of Poetry
The Elements of Poetry – Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor — these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include: Oxymoron Assonance Alliteration Imagery Understatement Hyperbole and more…
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The Emergence of Modern America – 4 Pack
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression
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Inventions That Changed our Lives: 6 Pack
Inventions That Changed Our Lives, a six-volume series narrated by Tom Baker, uses modern-day technological inventions to take a fascinating peek back at early inventors and their creations. Each episode focuses on a different area of inventions, including communication and transportation, ancient inventions, medicine, plastics, warfare, and electricity. It inspires a new appreciation for inventions crucial to everyday life.