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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Poetry of j.m. Synge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains 4 of Synge's poems: "The Curse", "Danny," "On an Anniversary," and "Queens," as well as definitions for any vocabulary you might not know.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Oberon, the Fairy Prince by Ben Jonson

For Students 9th - 10th
This etext of Ben Jonson's "Oberon, The Fairy Prince" is unaltered, and this etext also preserves, as much as possible within the constraints of the medium, the layout of the print edition.
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Contemplator

Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
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Other

University of Delaware Library: Bernard Shaw Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical details on the life and work of George Bernard Shaw.
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Other

International Vegetarian Union: History of Vegetarianism: George Bernard Shaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Shaw as an adherent of vegetarianism, with excerpts on vegetarianism, vivisection, and animals from his writing.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: John Gay (1685 1732)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the English poet, John Gay.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Sheridan if a Daughter You Have

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the poem, If a Daughter you have, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: His Life: London and Court Associations

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical description of Heywood's associates and connections.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The First and Last by John Galsworthy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the three-act play The First and Last by John Galsworthy including a list of characters.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Text from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Given by dramatis personae and by act and scene.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Augustus Does His Bit by George Bernard Shaw

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the one-act play Augustus Does His Bit by George Bernard Shaw including an author's note.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biographical sketch on Mercy Otis Warren, an American revolutionary activist who called for revolt against the British.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Synge, j.m. bartleby.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives short biography on J.M. Synge, and includes information on his most famous play, "The Playboy of the Western World."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: William Somerset Maugham

For Students 9th - 10th
This collaboratively written encyclopedia article covers just the basic facts of Maugham's life and includes a brief bibliography of some of his work.
eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "False Though She Be"

For Students 9th - 10th
The text to a poem by William Congreve.
Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: An Ideal Husband

For Students 9th - 10th
This still current play, An Ideal Husband , is still relevant today. Read about the fascinating plot, setting and characters in this comprehensive site.
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Emory University

Emory University: History of Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
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Other

The Oscar Wilde Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Full-text collection of the works of Oscar Wilde. Easy to read and find, but there is no commentary offered.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Interview With Tom Stoppard

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of an interview with Stoppard that was done on "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." Stoppard talks about his writing process and creativity.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of John Gay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to selected poems by John Gay. Also included is some biography details about him.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Harold Pinter

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantial biographical essay with some analysis of Pinter's style and technique. Includes quotes from other sources and examples of Pinter's work.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Land of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the one-act drama The Land Of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats including a note about performances of the play.
eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Incognita

For Students 9th - 10th
Congreve's novel uses dramatic techniques borrowed from theatre to tell its story. The full length book is offered here in multiple formats.
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Curated OER

Theatre history.com: Oliver Goldsmith

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biographical profile of the 18th century Irish-English poet and playwright, Oliver Goldsmith, whose poems such as "The Deserted Village" and plays such as "She Stoops to Conquer" are considered masterpieces.