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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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The King of France gives Helena the hand of any man she wants in marriage, but the one she chooses, Bertram, flees to Tuscany, and she must use her wits to get him back. Includes an introduction, notes, and discussion of the theatrical world of Shakespeare.
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English
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An annotated edition of Shakespeare's tragicomedy in which an unjust Viennese deputy offers to lift a death sentence from a young woman's brother in return for sexual favors from her; also includes essays on Shakespeare's theatrical world and his texts, and a scholarly introduction.
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English
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Presents the annotated text of the play in which Claudio and Hero, on the verge of marriage, conspire to get two antagonistic people to fall in love, not realizing they themselves are the target of a sinister conspiracy; and includes an introduction, an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, and a note on the text used.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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An annotated edition of Shakespeare's comedy about young lovers, throne usurpers, and banishment in the Forest of Arden; also includes essays on Shakespeare's theatrical world and his texts, and a scholarly introduction.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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A comedy revolving around the mistaken identities of a merchant's twin sons and twin slaves, separated in infancy and reunited as adults; includes the annotated play and information on Shakespeare's life, theater, and texts.
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English
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Believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598, William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" is considered by some critics as one of his "problem plays." The controversy over the work stems from its portrayal of the character Shylock, a rich Jewish moneylender. The stereotypical depiction of Jews as avaricious usurers was common to the drama of the Elizabethan period. The story centers on the love of Bassanio, a young Venetian nobleman, who...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.9 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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An annotated edition of Shakespeare's comedy in which young lovers enter a world of sprites and fairies, and an amateur play production entertains all; also includes essays on Shakespeare's theatrical world and his texts, and a scholarly introduction.
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English
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Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language are too limited. "The 30-Minute Shakespeare" is a new series of abridgements that tell the "story" of each play from start to finish while keeping the beauty of Shakespeare's language intact. Specific stage directions...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Presents the complete text of Shakespeare's comedy of mixed-up identities and misplaced affections in an easy-to-read format; and includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, an introduction to the play, and a note on the text used.
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2016
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English
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The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.
For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and...
For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and...
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