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Phil Viner
Twelfth night
by William Shakespeare
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11 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 744 libraries worldwide The lovely Viola disguises herself as a young man and quickly falls in love with the Duke she serves. The Duke in turn sends the disguised Viola to woo his lady - the fiesty and impetuous Olivia. Olivia becomes smitten with the young man Viola impersonates, and all careens to a happy resolution by the play's end.
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
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6 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 721 libraries worldwide As a triumphal parade celebrates Julius Caesar and his defeat of the Roman general Pompey, Cassius schemes with Brutus to bring an end to Caesar before he becomes king and destroys the republic. Meanwhile, a soothsayer warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March".--Container.
War poetry poets of the First World War
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2 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 519 libraries worldwide SmartPass guides use full-cast drama to immerse students in the text, draw them into complex intelligent debate and train them to develop, express and support their own ideas with confidence.
An inspector calls
by J. B Priestley
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 518 libraries worldwide SmartPass guides use full-cast drama to immerse students in the text, draw them into complex intelligent debate and train them to develop, express and support their own ideas with confidence.
A kestrel for a knave
by Barry Hines
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 518 libraries worldwide SmartPass guides use full-cast drama to immerse students in the text, draw them into complex intelligent debate and train them to develop, express and support their own ideas with confidence.
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
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12 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 322 libraries worldwide The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune.
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and held by 319 libraries worldwide A dramatization (with and without commentary) of Shakespeare's tragedy of prophecy, ambition, and royal murder set in medieval Scotland.
Henry V
by William Shakespeare
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 260 libraries worldwide Henry V is a study of kingship, patriotism and heroic determination, tempered by tender comedy as Henry courts Katherine, Princess of France.
Othello
by William Shakespeare
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 160 libraries worldwide Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian Senator. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness.
King Lear
by William Shakespeare
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7 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 58 libraries worldwide Lear, the King of Britain, has three daughters. Wishing to ease himself of the burden of rule, he determines to divide his kingdom between them, giving the largest share to she who can say she loves him the best.
Pride and prejudice
by Jane Austen
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide SmartPass guides use full-cast drama to immerse students in the text, draw them into complex intelligent debate and train them to develop, express and support their own ideas with confidence.
Animal farm
by George Orwell
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4 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide SmartPass guides use full-cast drama to immerse students in the text, draw them into complex intelligent debate and train them to develop, express and support their own ideas with confidence.
Great expectations
by Charles Dickens
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide From the moment Pip meets Magwitch in the graveyard this full-cast drama leaps into life, and over the three hours, examines the themes and historical and social background of the novel. The CD also explores Dicken's work and life and consider the alternative ending presented in the original serialization. The "all-in-one" guide also presents two sample essay questions with suggestion for essay plans and coursework.
The mayor of Casterbridge
by Thomas Hardy
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2 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Putting Henchard on trial for his behaviour enables this recording to get inside Hardy's novel. This audio GCSE guide combines a fully-cast dramatization of the text with the "hotseating" technique of questioning characters inside the book in order to give students access to the plot, historical background and the motivations of each character. It also offers advice and tips on planning and studying for exams and coursework.
Shakespeare, the works
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Recreates Shakespearess world to understand his life and the society that influenced him. This guide charts the legacy he created and unravels the major themes of his work through scenes and analysis from: Henry V, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, Hamlet, The Tempest and more.
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 1 library worldwide After seeing the ghost of his murdered father, Hamlet realizes that his new stepfather was the killer and plots revenge and ponders the value of life.
Animal farm, George Orwell
by Jonathan Lomas
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in English and held by 1 library worldwide This vibrant production cleverly tells the fable from the viewpoint of the animals and their creator. Using Orwell's own words, dramatic reconstructions and interviews with key characters Benjamin the donkey and Squealer the propagandist pig, the plot is unraveled and the novel's relationship to the Russian Revolution is demonstrated.
Macbeth full-cast unabridged drama & analysis
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 1 library worldwide more
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Audiobooks Britons Brothers and sisters Caesar, Julius Conflict of generations Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama Dysfunctional families England England, Northern English poetry Europe--Illyria Fathers and daughters Great Britain Henry--V,--King of England,--1387-1422 Henry V (Shakespeare, William) Historical drama, English History Human-animal relationships Humorous plays Inspector calls (Priestley, J. B.) Interracial marriage Italy--Venice Italy--Verona Jealousy Juliet (Fictitious character) Julius Caesar (Shakespeare, William) Kestrels Kings and rulers Lear, King (Legendary character) Macbeth,--King of Scotland,--11th cent Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) Mistaken identity Muslims Othello (Fictitious character) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Poetry Police Regicides Rome Romeo (Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Scotland Shipwreck survival Suicide Twelfth night (Shakespeare, William) Twins Vendetta World War (1914-1918) Youth
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