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Oedipus the King
by Sophocles
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22 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,006 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This play recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man who out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs
Medea
by Euripides
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11 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 981 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The Kennedy Center production of Euripides' great classic about a woman driven by emotion beyond the brink of rationality
Antigone
by Sophocles
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18 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Antigone defies Creon's decree to bury her slain brother according to religious rituals as Creon tries to impose his will on Antigone
The Rise of Greek tragedy Oedipus the king
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16 editions published between 1975 and 1998 in English and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A presentation of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, performed in the authentic setting of a fifth-century Greek theater, with the use of masks made after ancient models. Shows how this drama developed from primeval sacrificial ceremonies to Dionysius
On our own terms Moyers on dying
by Bill D Moyers
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide [1] Living with Dying : Describes the search for new ways of thinking and talking about dying. Forgoing the usual reluctance that most Americans show toward speaking about death, patients and medical professionals alike come forward to examine the end of life with honesty, courage, and even humor, demonstrating that dying can be an incredibly rich experience for both the terminally ill and their loved ones
Othello
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15 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "This Othello is a controversial and powerful interpretation of William Shakespeare's tragedy ... "
The Addicted brain
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11 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide (Producer) This documentary takes viewers on a tour of the world's most prolific manufacturer and biggest user of drugs--the human brain. The biochemistry of the brain is responsible for joggers' highs, for the compulsion of some people to seek thrills, for certain kinds of obsessive-compulsive behavior, even for the drive to achieve power and dominance. This program explores the cutting edge of developments in the biochemistry of addiction and addictive behavior
August Wilson
by August Wilson
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8 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Interview with August Wilson, and excerpts from his plays
King Lear
by William Shakespeare
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18 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy about a foolish king who divides his realm between two ungrateful daughters, while disinheriting his youngest daughter who loves him truly
Oedipus at Colonus
by Sophocles
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21 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama
Twelfth night, or, What you will
by William Shakespeare
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12 editions published between 1988 and 2004 in English and held by 552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino
The art of Kabuki
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9 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A study of the traditional, bombastic theater of Japan, with attention given to the symbolism of the performances
Agamemnon
by Aeschylus
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13 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The play opens as the Watchman at King Agamemnon's palace sees the beacon that announces the fall of Troy. The chorus of Old Men tell the background to the story of the Trojan War. When Agamemnon returns home after a 10-year absence, his Queen Clytemnestra welcomes him, but Cassandra foretells his murder
Why the hate? America, from a Muslim point of view
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "This timely ABC News program explores the mixed emotions felt by many Muslims toward the U.S. Topics on the agenda include American culture, often perceived as offensive, and U.S. foreign policy, frequently viewed as threatening."--Container
The five pillars of Islam
by Reiner Moritz Productions
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7 editions published between 1983 and 2002 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Describes the five essential principles of Islam (declaration of faith, prayer, pilgrimage, fasting and almsgiving) and places them in historical context. Introduces the vast international mosaic of Moslem believers and the conflict between traditional teaching and the effects of industrialization
A room of one's own
by Virginia Woolf
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7 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Eileen Atkins recreates her acclaimed one-woman stage show based on Virginia Woolf's 1929 talk on liberty, literature, and the role of women in her society. Presented in the original lecture hall at Girton College, Cambridge
A midsummer night's dream
by William Shakespeare
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7 editions published between 1982 and 2002 in English and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents William Shakespeare's play about devilish fairies, bedeviled lovers, and tradesmen actors
Speaking Shakespearean verse
by Trevor Nunn
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16 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company present a workshop before a television studio audience in which they interpret the rhythms and pronunication of Shakespeare's English
Islamic art
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7 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Discusses the architecture and sculpture of mosques and Koranic schools, the illumination and calligraphy of sacred texts, music, the art of the garden, and the influence of the abstract arabesque on Western art."--Container
Christians, Jews, and Moslems in Medieval Spain
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10 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Describes the history of Spain from 711 to 1492, a period of Arab domination and intellectual ferment more
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