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Braveheart

2000
Dramatizes the story of William Wallace, the man who rallied the people of medieval Scotland to fight for liberty from their English overlords.

The man in the iron mask

1997
As the French people die of starvation, King Louis XIV continues to live a life of luxury-- until Musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis reunite with plans to free the Man in the Iron Mask, the one man who holds the key to setting things right in the kingdom.

A?oka

2001
Set in third century BC, India. Prince Asoka ascends the throne of the Mauryan Empire after a power struggle with his brothers. Confronted by the aftermath of his bloody war with the kingdom of Kalinga, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism across the world.

Antony and Cleopatra

1990
Presents the text of the play, critical comments, textual data, and information on social and cultural settings.

Cyrano de Bergerac

1989
Contains the text of the play about the swashbuckling Cyrano de Bergerac who secretly loves his cousin Roxane but believes he is too ugly to ever win her affection. Includes twelve critical commentaries about the play.

The tragedy of Coriolanus

1962
Contains the text of the Shakespearean tragedy about a noble character who lets pride and a perverted sense of honor destroy him, and includes explanatory notes on facing pages, as well as an introductory essay and information about the author and his times.

The second part of Henry the Sixth

1966
Contains the text of the second part of Shakespeare's play about King Henry VI of England, as well as information about the author, a key to famous lines, and explanatory notes.

King Richard II

1984
Presents the play and discusses its poetry, structure, political details, history, and the Shakespearean staging.

A man for all seasons

1998
Sir Thomas More opposes King Henry VIII's attempt to take control of the church in England even though his stand will lead to his execution for treason.

Ruby Bridges

1997
The true story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges who, in 1960, was one of the first African American students to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans.

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