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University of Rochester: Interview With Robertson Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1992 interview with Canadian author Robertson Davies, where the Arthurian influences of his "The Lyre of Orpheus" and "What's Bred in the Bone" are discussed.
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Wired for Books: Audio Interview With Robertson Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to an interview with Canadian novelist Robertson Davies, author of "A Mixture of Frailties" and "The Lyre of Orpheus." Discussion topics include journalism, writing plays, and writers' experiences.
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus in the Underworld

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus in the Underworld", created by Jan the Elder Brueghel in 1594 (Oil on copper, 27 x 36 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus Charming the Animals

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus Charming the Animals", created by Gillis Claesz D Hondecoeter in 1631 (Oil on canvas, 70 x 106 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus and Eurydice

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus and Eurydice", created by Peter the Younger Vischer, c. 1516 (Brass, 16 x 11 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus and the Beasts

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus and the Beasts", created by Sebastian Vrancx, c. 1595 (Oil on panel, 55 x 69 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus With Animals in a Landscape

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus with Animals in a Landscape", created by Aelbert Cuyp, c. 1640 (Oil on canvas, 113 x 167 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus and the Bacchantes

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus and the Bacchantes", created by Gregorio Lazzarini, c. 1710 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus Charming the Animals

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus Charming the Animals", created by Francesco Bassanoz (Oil on canvas, 98 x 125 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Death of Orpheus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Death of Orpheus", created by Albrecht Durer in 1494 (Pen drawing, 289 x 225 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Landscape With Orpheus and Euridice

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Landscape with Orpheus and Euridice", created by Nicolas Poussin in 1648 (Oil on canvas, 124 x 200 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus", created by Antonio Canova in 1776 (Marble, height 203 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Cosimo I De' Medici as Orpheus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Cosimo I de' Medici as Orpheus", created by Agnolo Bronzino from 1537-39 (Oil on panel, 94 x 76 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Orpheus and Eurydice

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Orpheus and Eurydice", created by Antonio Canova from 1775-76 (Stone).
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Latin Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
Copious amounts of handouts can be found here at the Latin Library. Includes vocabulary handouts, Latin readings, grammar handouts, exercises, and other miscellaneous handouts.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Hammerwood: Greek Music and the Greek Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features an explanation of Greek music in ancient Greek society. Of note is the description of Pythagoras' work which was responsible for establishing much of the theory behind our music.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Shakespeare Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only is Shakespeare famous for his plays, but for his sonnets and songs, as well. View his poems here, including "The Phoenix and the Turtle", "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day", and other sonnets.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Quotes of Richard Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains some familiar quotes by the English poet, Richard Lovelace.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly

For Students 9th - 10th
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
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Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Gustave Moreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Gustave is a French painter, one of the leading Symbolist artists. This site contains information on Moreau's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Metamorphoses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Written around 2 A.D. this poem about change is analysed in detail in this outstanding site. Look at important quotations and their significance as well as the major characters in this epic poem.

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