athens (greece)

Presents William Shakespeare's play about devilish fairies, bedeviled lovers, and tradesmen-actors.

Contains Shakespeare's play involving young Athenian lovers, a boisterous group of local tradesmen, and the monarchs and subjects of the fairy kingdom; and includes textual notes, scene-by-scene analyses, and an introduction to Shakespeare's theater career.

Examines the life and achievements of Pericles, discussing his role in leading the newly democratic Athenian Empire.

Provides information about what life was like in Greece in the sixth century B.C., discusses the history of the ruling families in Athens, and looks at Cleisthenes' rise to power and the democratic reforms he made in the government of the city-state.

Photographs and text offer a tour of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and offer information about its history and design.

Follows Mimi, Papa, Christina, and Grant as they solve the mystery of the curse of ancient Acropolis.

Describes the chief ceremonial occasions of the ancient Greek city of Athens, during which particular gods or goddesses were worshiped through a variety of activities including feasting, athletics, and play-acting.

Presents the text of "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " in which two sets of lovers get lost in the woods and become caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Shakespeare's play involving young Athenian lovers, a boisterous group of local tradesmen, and the monarchs and subjects of the fairy kingdom.