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Drawings and color reproductions of Monet's paintings are presented along with excerpts from his writings.

Primary documents examine the key issues that presidents faced from 1953 to 1969, offering arguments both for and against each president's actions and views.

Provides a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Presents a literary analysis of the 1953 novel about the struggles of an old Cuban fisherman to bring home a giant marlin, and features background on various aspects of Cuba, and a selection of primary documents.

Provides a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," and features a variety of commentary and primary documents that discuss the performance history of the play, its historical context, modern interpretations, and other topics.

Discusses the artist's discovery of the world of geometry and how he used this knowledge to create interlocking figures and patterns.

Study of the paintings of PostImpression painter Paul Gauguin.

Presents an introduction to the Scopes trial of 1925, a case in which the state of Tennessee brought charges against educator John Scopes for teaching evolution, and provides transcripts and commentary on each day of the proceedings.