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Absolute Shakespeare

Absolute Shakespeare: "Coriolanus"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The entire text of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" divided by acts and scenes with a summary introduction of the play. With links to other Shakespearean plays, sonnets, biographies, poems, and more.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an introduction to the English Renaissance, a rebirth of the arts including the literary arts from 1485 to 1660. The essential questions for the unit focus on how the events of the period influence the writing of the carpe diem...
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: "Coriolanus"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The complete text of William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Coriolanus" divided by acts and scenes, or view the entire play in one page.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: "Cymbeline"

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete e-text of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" divided by acts and scenes is available for free from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. With links to other Shakespeare plays.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: "Cymbeline"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the entire play of "Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare in a large font, easy to read format. With links to other Shakespearean plays.
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eBook
Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Cymbeline

For Students 9th - 10th
View William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" in its entirety divided by scene and act in this site from Shakespeare Online. With links to other Shakespeare plays, analysis, essays, biographies, videos, and more!
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive site to learn more about English Renaissance Literature. This site is a gold mine of information. It has several essays that illuminate this genre. Find out more about this period in literature through this...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Skelton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the British poet John Skelton (1460-1529 CE). The page has numerous in-text links to other pertinent information.
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eBook
University of Virginia

Univeristy of Virginia Electronic Text Center: Cymbeline

For Students 9th - 10th
William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" can be viewed for free by act and scene or as the entire work on this site by University of Virginia Electronic Text Center.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource supplies teaching ideas for William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Henry V

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This informative site features links to teaching resources for Shakespeare's history play Henry V. Includes lesson plans, a classic James Agee review of the film version, and the like.
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia Library Electronic Text Center: Coriolanus

For Students 9th - 10th
View all five acts of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" divided by scenes.
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Website
Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Literary Resources Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Delve into the British Renaissance period through this informative site. This site has tons of resources for every type of enthusiast.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: The Duchess of Malfi

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the play "The Duchess of Malfi" by John Webster and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Magic, Illusion, and the Supernatural

For Students 9th - 10th
Mischievous fairies, monstrous apparitions, and scheming witches: examine how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers played with the magical and supernatural.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Language, Word Play and Text

For Students 9th - 10th
Prose and verse, wordplay, neologisms, and rhetoric: discover how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers developed innovative and experimental uses of language.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Deception, Drama, and Misunderstanding

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers explore miscommunication, dishonesty, trickery, and the nature of theatre.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Power, Politics, and Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A murdered king, a homeless ruler, a man who sells his soul to the Devil: discover how Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers represented power and powerlessness.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Histories

For Students 9th - 10th
From the staging of disability to the influence of Machiavelli, explore the history plays of Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to Shakespeare's sonnets, the poetry of John Donne, and more.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Gender, Sexuality, Courtship and Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From courtship rituals to cross-dressing to love poetry, examine the ways in which Shakespeare and Renaissance writers explored identity, sexuality, and gender roles.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Collection Items

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a selection of collection items that relate to Shakespeare, Renaissance writers, and the context in which their works were created.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.