Molière
Summary: "One of the most accomplished American poets of his generation, Richard Wilbur (1921-2017) was also a prolific translator of French and Russian literature. His verse translations of Molïre's plays are especially admired by readers and are still performed today in theaters around the world. Wilbur, the critic John Simon once wrote, makes Molïre into as great an English verse playwright as he was...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2021
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MOLShakespeare, William
Summary: This definitive collection features all 38 of Shakespeare's plays in their entirety, presented by outstanding Shakespearean performers.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Arkangel Productions 2003
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 822.33 SHAShakespeare, William
Summary: Theseus is preparing for his marriage to Hippolyta. Egeus wishes his daughter, Hermia, to marry Demetrius (who loves Hermia), but Hermia is in love with Lysander. Hermia and Lysander plan to escape Athens and marry. Hermia's best friend, Helena, tells Demetrius (whom she loves) of the plan and they follow the lovers into the woods. In the woods are two other groups. The first is a band of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin 1967
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 822.3 SHASummary: Coppelia, a mechanical doll made by the toy-maker Dr. Coppelius, is so life-like that some believe she is his daughter. The mistake leads to intrigue and jealousy in love. This 19th century classic, in an enchanting production by Royal Ballet choreographer Dame Ninette de Valoise, with original designs by Sir Osbert Lancaster. Revival of a production first presented by the Royal Ballet (then...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: BBC 2000
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA COPMolière
Summary: "One of the most accomplished American poets of his generation, Richard Wilbur (1921-2017) was also a prolific translator of French and Russian literature. His verse translations of Molïre's plays are especially admired by readers and are still performed today in theaters around the world. Wilbur, the critic John Simon once wrote, makes Molïre into as great an English verse playwright as he was...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2021
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MOLShakespeare, William
Summary: The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Kate, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Kate is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Kate, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Audio Partners 2003
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 822.33 SHAShakespeare, William
Summary: Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: SparkNotes 2003
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 822.33 SHAShakespeare, William
Summary: Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Spark Publishing 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Play ShakespeareShakespeare, William
Summary: Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 1985
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 822.33 SHAShakespeare, William
Summary: Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Spark Pub. 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Play ShakespeareShakespeare, William
Summary: "Young Claudio has fallen for the lovely heiress Hero. The path to the altar seems smooth, until the evil Don John decides to intervene"--Container.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Audio Partners 2003