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Classic Reader: "Tales From Shakespeare" by Charles and Mary Lamb
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tales From Shakespeare, a story collection from Charles and Mary Lamb. This book, published in 1807, contains adapted versions of Shakespearean comedies and...
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Classic Reader: "The Brute" by Joseph Conrad
This is the text of the short story "The Brute" by Joseph Conrad. A ship is known as The Brute because of its perceived knack for killing at least one sailor on every one of its voyages, but instead of frightening men away, the bolder...
New York University
Time Space in Classical Greece: The Poetics
A discussion of the beginnings of tragedy and the six necessary components of tragedy. Includes Aristotle's thoughts on tragedies.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This site provides the entire text of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, translated by Storr. Includes the ability to download a text-only version.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Antigone by Sophocles
Find here the complete text of the play Antigone by Sophocles.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
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Classic Reader: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare including a list of characters and the scene by scene text of this tragic play.
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Classic Reader: Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare, including a list of characters and a prologue.
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Classic Reader: Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Coriolanus by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Hamlet by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Macbeth by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: Villette by Charlotte Bronte
Read the full text of this adventure and love story "Villette" by Charlotte Bronte. Follow Lucy Snowe as she leaves her hometown after a tragedy to teach at an all-girls school.
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Classic Reader: "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell
This is the text of the short story "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell, a poignant recital of the love of Alexander Pope for the unspoiled maiden of the fields - the heartbreak, or the tragedy, of "A Brown Woman"
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The Classics Pages: Oedipus and the Sphinx
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
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Classic Reader: The Christening by Guy De Maupassant
Read the short story "The Christening" by Guy de Maupassant in which the main character tells a friend about a tragedy caused by alcohol.
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Classic Reader: "The Sisters' Tragedy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
This is the full text of a collection of poems, interludes, and bagatelle by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
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Classic Reader: Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act play Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classic Reader: Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act tragic play Cymbeline by William Shakespeare including a list of characters.
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Classics Technology Center: For Oedipus the King
This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.
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Classic Reader: Author: William Shakespeare
This site features the author William Shakespeare including a biography and the full text of 39 of his famous plays. RL.9-10.10a&b text complexity, RL.11-12.10a/b Text Complexity
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The Best Notes: Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.