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Masters of American Literature


SHAKESPEARE'S MOST FAMOUS TRAGEDIES: MACBETH - THE TRAGIC PAIR

Ambition, Greed, Murder and Untimely Death ...

A literary and dramatic analysis of the key elements in Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.

This program is an enormously valuable historical, literary and dramatic analysis of the essence of Macbeth showing how the significant parts of the drama tie together with scenes from the play. Our expert hosts Rebecca Flynn and Gary Taylor introduce Macbeth The Tragic Pair using the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands to lift the veil covering the language, plot, themes, geographical and historical background to The Tragedy of Macbeth, first published in 1623.

Macbeth is the shortest and most compressed in language, action and character development of the Shakespeare tragedies. At a heath near Forres, three Weird Sisters ("witches") meet with the King of Scotland (Duncan) and his General Macbeth, hailing Macbeth with a triple prophecy that ends with a promise that Macbeth with be king. After events occur supporting these prophecies, the ambitious Macbeth and Lady Macbeth work together to murder the King in their castle (Inverness). In time, the Tragic Pair are haunted by guilt, paranoia and isolation with Lady Macbeth taking her own life and Macbeth fighting to the last, even though he realizes the three witches had issued false and misleading prophecies. Both die and Scotland returns to normalcy with Duncan's son, Malcolm crowned at Scone, Scotland.

Item no.: CD06110782
Format: DVD
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Grades 9-Adult
Copyright: 2007
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SHAKESPEARE'S MOST FAMOUS TRAGEDIES: ROMEO & JULIET - THE TRAGIC LOVERS

Shakespeare's Tragic Love Story, Teenage Star-Crossed Lovers, Feuding Families, Untimely Death

Commentary and Performances for Shakespeare's Best known Play about Youthful Lovers

Featuring Gary Taylor, foremost Shakespearean scholar

Romeo & Juliet - The Tragic Lovers, offers insight, commentary and staged performances of Shakespeare's famous tragedy of star-crossed lovers. As a companion to the literary interpretation, actual dramatic scenes filmed in Verona, Italy are used as Shakespeare had intended in his original play.

Scholar and host, James Bride, introduces factual information about Shakespeare's play by referencing a digitally enhanced version of the Prologue. Gary Taylor, Editor of the Oxford Editions of Shakespeare's Complete Works, offers an engaging dialogue about the historical background of exotic Verona, use of boy actors, staging challenges and 16th Century sacred and secular attitudes that influenced the writing of the play. Additionally, Judith Annozine covers the humor in this play providing insight into the characters and role of the Nurse and Mercutio in advancing the action.

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Duration: 60 minutes
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SHAKESPEARE & THE SPANISH CONNECTION

Join the theater department of the University of California at Berkeley on an in-depth journey to the heart of William Shakespeare's plays. Simple but brilliant reenactments of plays from both cultures, featuring beautiful costumes and accessible acting make both worlds interesting and easy to understand despite the barriers of language. Shakespeare and the Spanish Connection is a must for students, teachers, and Shakespeare scholars of all ages.

  • Experience the plays of traditional Spanish theater firsthand and see how they parallel many of Shakespeare's most famous works.

  • See how these plays were brought to early California with the founding of the missions, and how many of these plays are still performed and remain an integral part of Spanish culture in modern-day America.

  • See the archetypal "stock characters" of traditional Spanish theater manifest themselves in Shakespeare's plays... from the black hat villain (Don John in "Much Ado About Nothing") to the nag (Juliet's Nurse in "Romeo and Juliet") to the foolish braggart (Falstaff in "Henry IV," "Henry V" and "The Merry Wives of Windsor").

  • Watch scenes from these well-known characters alongside the scenes of Spanish theater from which they derive their roots. (N/P) Despite the obvious influence of Spanish theater and culture over many of Shakespeare's works, not one of his plays is actually set in Spain."Romeo and Juliet" and "Much Ado About Nothing" are both set in Italy, while Falstaff had his adventures in Britain. But nevertheless, throughout all of Shakespeare's plays, the influence of Spanish theater and culture is evident.

    Item no.: HW06110629
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 2006
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

    Shakespeare's most popular tale of two of history's most famous personages.

    Starring:
    Timothy Dalton
    Lynn Redgrave
    John Carradine
    Anthony Geary


    Directed by Lawrence Carra.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: SP00940439
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 180 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: KING LEAR

    Shakespeare's renowned story of familial deceit and murder.

    Starring:
    Mike Kellen
    Darryl Hickman
    Charles Aidman
    David Groh
    Gela Jacobson


    Directed by Alan Cooke.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: RP06040440
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 182 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: KING RICHARD II

    Shakespeare's story of a self-centered weak King. Starring David Birney

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: PV06110441
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 172 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: MACBETH

    Shakespeare's story of murder, greed and untimely death.

    Starring:
    Jeremy Brett
    Piper Laurie
    Simon MacCorkindale
    Barry Primus


    Directed by Arthur Allen Seidelman.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: HR00940442
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 151 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

    Shakespeare's timeless comedy about marital fidelity.

    Starring:
    Leon Charles
    Gloria Grahame
    Valerie Seelie-Snyder
    Dixie Neyland Tymitz
    Joel Asher


    Directed by Jack Manning.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: LL00940445
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 140 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: OTHELLO

    Shakespeare's keen understanding of jealousy in love results in perhaps his example of the tragic hero Othello.

    Starring:
    William Marshall
    Ron Moody
    Jenny Agutter


    Directed by Franklin Melton.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: KU06040443
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 181 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: ROMEO AND JULIET

    Shakespeare's tragic story of young love thwarted by a family feud.

    Starring:
    Alex Hyde-White
    Blanche Baker
    Esther Rolle
    Dan Hamilton
    Frederic Hehne


    Directed by William Woodman.

    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: HL06110444
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 165 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: TAMING OF THE SHREW

    One of Shakespeare's most popular plays, The Taming of the Shrew examines the comedy of courtship.

    Starring:
    Franklyn Seales
    Karen Austin
    Kathryn Johnson
    Larry Drake


    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: KZ06040446
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 115 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION, THE: THE TEMPEST

    Shakespeare's classic tale of spirits, sorcery, monsters, maidens and shipwrecked scheming noblemen is brought to life.

    Starring:
    Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
    William H. Bassett


    Reviews
  • "Highly recommended for purchase - super addition to any library. An excellent means of extending the Shakespearean experience while maintaining student interest." - Leon District Media Center, Tallahassee, Florida

  • "This series is a must! It is beautiful. The entire production is spoken so clearly that students could almost follow it without having read it first - this is high praise." - Educational Service District Film Center, Pasco, Washington

  • "I am impressed by the quality of the tapes and by the productions themselves." - Bill Mishoe, Chairman, English Department, Columbia College, South Carolina

    Item no.: RV06110447
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 127 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Copyright: 1994
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    Price: USD 90.00

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    AMERICAN LITERARY CLASSICS - THE TRANSCENDENTALISTS: ON WALDEN POND, SUMMER & WINTER

    Henry David Thoreau Reflections
    The Life & Writings of Henry David Thoreau


    The American Literary Classics - On Walden Pond, Summer and Winter offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Thoreau's life at Walden Pond in summer and winter. This program presents a basic and essential insight for a first introduction to this famous American philosopher, writer and Intellect living and working at Walden Pond from 1845-1847.

    T.C. Boyle, author and English Professor at the University of California, reads several passages from Thoreau's winter journals to emphasize the rhythm and beauty of Thoreau's words for today's audio attuned student.

    For the first time ever, this unit offers an intimate walk around Walden Pond in the winter to experience what Thoreau would have seen and heard. Learn about the Boston/Fitchburg train tracks next to his cabin, or the ice cutting by Irish immigrants on Walden Ponds.

    Re-live the actual trail walks, sights and sounds in his world as never before recorded for this famous American writer.

    With featured insights by distinguished historian/actor, Richard Smith, one discovers essential information about Thoreau's seasonal active life while living in his cabin and travelling about Walden Pond and Concord, Massachusetts.

    Item no.: HP06110785
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
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    AMERICAN LITERARY CLASSICS - THE TRANSCENDENTALISTS: TEACHING HENRY DAVID THOREAU

    Botanist, Environmentalist & Journalist

    Teaching Henry David Thoreau offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Thoreau. This program presents convenient and essential information for an introduction to this famous 19th century American philosopher, writer and intellect.

    Each chapter features instructional insights by distinguished scholars. Each educator develops information about Thoreau's life and his significant ideas to create a better understanding and appreciation for this nineteenth century American writer. Individual and class projects are outlined to help discus and then write about relevant ideas.

    Transcendentalist scholar and English teacher, Richard H. Baker, introduces classroom strategies for teaching Thoreau relevant for today's student environment. Employing instructional classroom techniques that have earned him accolades at Noble and Greenough School, Baker draws upon relevant issues in each Chapter to foster discussion, writing and interpretation of Henry David Thoreau who secluded himself from 1845 to 1847 at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts.

    Item no.: GB00940783
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
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    AMERICAN LITERARY CLASSICS - THE TRANSCENDENTALISTS: TEACHING RALPH WALDO EMERSON

    Philosopher, Writer & Intellectual

    Teaching Ralph Waldo Emerson offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Emerson. This program presents essential information for an introduction to this famous American philosopher, writer and intellect.

    Each chapter features instructional insights by distinguished scholars. Discover information about Emerson's life and his significant essays which will enhance a better understanding to this pillar of nineteenth century American literature. Individual and class projects are outlined to help write, discuss and appreciate Emerson's essays.

    Transcendentalist scholar and English teacher, Richard H. Baker, introduces classroom strategies for teaching Emerson relevant for today's student environment. Baker suggests instructional classroom techniques that have earned him accolades at Noble and Greenough School. Baker draws upon relevant issues in each Essay to foster discussion, writing and interpreting the best known Transcendentalist in America, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

    Item no.: RT06040784
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
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    MASTERS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: HAWTHORNE LEGACY, THE - THE SCARLET LETTER

    The Hawthorne Legacy offers students, teachers and interested readers an overview into the life and writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a pre-eminent 19th century American novelist. Divided into five chapters each program is intended for class discussion and individual learning.

    Experienced scholars will explore themes, ideas and writing style in several short stories and The Scarlet Letter. This program will examine and explore why his historical and moral concerns then, are still appropriate for discussion today.

    TEACHER STUDENT BENEFITS:
  • All filming shot at historical places bringing time, place and person to life- Salem, Concord, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
  • Appropriate tie-ins to moral and social questions for today's society.
  • Concise Chapter content offers time for adequate teacher/student discussion.
  • Stimulating content for writing papers, classroom discussion & extended research.

    Item no.: PU06040944
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
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    MASTERS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: MELVILLE LEGACY, THE - MOBY DICK

    The Melville Legacy offers students, teachers and interested readers a complete overview of the life, times and writing of Herman Melville, focusing on Moby Dick. Divided into five chapters each program is intended for class and group discussion. Experienced scholars will explore themes, ideas and language in Moby Dick and analyze Melville's distinctive writing style. The program materials will demonstrate why Melville is considered a major figure in world literature.

    TEACHER STUDENT BENEFITS:
  • Filmed on location at 'Arrowhead' Pittsfield, New Bedford and Lennox, Massachusetts.
  • Explores moral and social issues appropriate to today's culture.
  • Chapter video segments reveal whaling on the high seas.
  • Concise Chapter content designed to focus and inspire teacher & student discussions.
  • Stimulating topics for paper writing, projects, classroom discussion & extended research.

    Item no.: ZP00940946
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
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    MASTERS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: TWAIN LEGACY, THE - THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

    The Twain Legacy offers students and teachers an insight into the life and writings of Mark Twain, a significant 19th century American literary icon. 'The Twain Legacy' is divided into five chapters intended for class and individual learning and discussion. Knowledgeable scholars explore themes, ideas and narrative style in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By examining and exploring why his historical and moral concerns were important, the presenters weave Twain's themes of slavery, prejudice and class into a coherent awareness.

    TEACHER STUDENT BENEFITS:
  • All filming shot at historical places bringing time, place and person to life.
  • Appropriate tie-ins to moral and social questions for today's society.
  • Chapter length segments at 9 minutes or less for classroom teaching.
  • Concise Chapter content provides space for adequate teacher/student discussion.
  • Stimulating content for writing papers, classroom discussion and extended research.

    Item no.: WC06110948
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
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    MODERN MOLIERE: TARTUFFE

    Moliere's Most Famous Comedy Set in Contemporary Los Angeles. Based on the Classic Play, Tartuffe or The Hypocrite.

    This contemporary of Moliere's classical comedy, Tartuffe is the timeless story of a religious impostor who tries to steal his wealthy benefactor's wife, daughter and fortune. Set in modern-day Los Angeles and told all in rhyme, Tartuffe comes brilliantly and bitingly alive on screen. The simple elegance of this 21st Century translation will be appreciated by both students and aficionados.

    Item no.: RB00940478
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-12, Universities, Adult
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    MODERN MOLIERE: THE MISANTHROPE

    Moliere's Best Known Comedy set in Contemporary Los Angeles. Based on the Classic Play,The Misanthrope.

    In this modern adaptation of Moliere's classical comedy The Misanthrope, ageless themes of misguided love are hilariously retold. Alceste, a reclusive curmudgeon, is disenchanted with the world. He falls in love with the flirtatious Celimene, a beautiful but very shallow woman. Told in tandem with Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, Moliere's best-known work today, satirizes the hypocrisies of French aristocratic society of his time. This updated version is set in contemporary Los Angeles against the backdrop of L.A. music scene and recording industry, but the characters and moral themes are recognizably linked to Moliere's classic comedy. Written entirely in verse, the Misanthrope's meter is understandable to students and its poetic structure will be appreciated by Moliere scholars.

    Item no.: GF06040479
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-12, Universities, Adult
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