DVD: 1 copy
SWANK: not available
SORA: multiple audiobook copies, no digital book
Graphic Novel
Bloom's: Presents critical essays on Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Bloom's II: A guide to studying Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," featuring an introduction, a profile of the author, background notes, a character list, a summary and analysis, selections from critical essays on the work, and an annotated bibliography.
Literary Analysis Ebook: Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
Literature Resource Database
DVD: 1 copy
SWANK: not available
SORA: 1 audiobook, 0 digital ebook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: 1 digital ebook, 0 audiobook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: 2 digital ebook, 0 audiobook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: 1 copy
SWANK: no
SORA: no
Graphic Novel: Persepolis 2
Graphic Novel: Persepolis 1
Literature Resource Database
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: no
Literary Analysis Ebook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: yes
SWANK: 2007
SORA: audiobook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: yes
SWANK: yes,
SORA: audiobook
Literature Resource Database
Print
Bloom's: A study guide to Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved" featuring a "story behind the story" section, biographical sketches, summaries, analysis, critical essays, and annotated bibliographies.
Bloom's II: A collection of critical essays that examine Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved," with a chronology of the author's life, an overview of the novel, its plot, themes, characters, and literary impact, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.
Ebook Analysis: Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
DVD: yes
SWANK: yes, needs to be requested in SWANK
SORA: no
Literature Resource Database
Graphic Novel
Audiobook
Print Bloom's Guide
Ebook Analysis: Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
DVD: yes, Justin Kurzel, 1987 with Roman Polanski, PBS stage production
Shakespeare Uncovered DVD: Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passion of their celebrated hosts (Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant) to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
Slings & Arrows DVD: Follows the fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe, exposing the high drama, scorching battles, and electrifying thrills that happen behind the scenes. Contains all 18 episodes from three seasons.
SWANK: 1948, 1971, 2015
SORA: digtial and audiobooks are available
Literature Resource Database
Print: Bloom I
Digital Lightbox book: Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Print: Graphic Novel: A science-fiction graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of brutal ambition, in which Macbeth, a dragon-riding nobleman in a future world, kills his king with the help of his power-hungry wife and finds himself battling rivals and vengeance seekers for his life and the throne.
Bloom's II: Presents study tools on William Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth," including a Shakespeare biography, discussion of the play's sources, a list of characters, summary and analysis, thirteen works of criticism, and an annotated bibliography.
Print: Presents Shakespeare's drama about a man who kills the king of Scotland in order to claim the throne for himself, and includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, a key to notable lines and phrases, and other reference information.
Signet classic print: Notes on the background and sources of the tragedy and past and present criticism preface the text.
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: no
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DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: no
Literature Resource Database
DVD: yes
SWANK: no
SORA: no
Literature Resource Database
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: no
DVD: 1 copy
SWANK: 1967 and 2018 versions
SORA: Ebook and audiobook (100 audiobook copies in Sora)
Lightbox Book: Includes a brief biography of Ray Bradbury, thematic and structural analysis of "Fahrenheit 451", critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Print in Spanish
Print in French
Print in Turkish
Print in Portuguese
Bloom's: Presents a comprehensive analysis of Ray Bradbury's classic novel "Fahrenheit 451;" and includes introduction by Harold Bloom, profile of Bradbury's life and works, and critical essays by leading scholars.
Bloom's II
The Life of Ray Bradbury: A biography of the highly regarded science fiction author of Fahrenheit 451 and numerous other books, covering his childhood, first publications, and eventual literary success.
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: no
Literature Resource Database
Lightbox digital ebook: Includes a brief biography of William Golding, thematic and structural analysis of "Lord of the Flies", critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Library audiobook: 1 copy, students will need to log into the catalog with their school ID and password.
Bloom's: Contains nine critical essays on William Golding's "Lord of the Flies," and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom, a chronology, and a bibliography.
Understanding Lord of the Flies: A guide to reading and understanding "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, examining the author's life, the book's historical background, its plot, characters, and theme, and including a literary analysis of the novel.
Bloom's II: A guide to reading and understanding "Lord of the Flies," featuring a biographical sketch of author William Golding, a list of characters, a summary and analysis of the novel, and a selection of critical views.
Print in French
Print in Turkish
Print in Spanish
Ebook Interpretation: Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
DVD: Version 1, Version 2, Version 3
SWANK: 1936, 1954, 1968,
SORA: Print and Audiobook
Romeo and/or Juliet : a chooseable-path adventure: What if Romeo never met Juliet? What if Juliet got really buff instead of moping around the castle all day? What if they teamed up to take over Verona with robot suits? You get to decide if there should be romance, epic fight scenes... or robot suits! Packed with exciting choices, fun puzzles, secret surprises, terrible puns, and more than a billion possible storylines, you'll discover a new experience every time you read it. It's the first book with an unlockable character. Choose well, and you may even get to the world's most awkward choose-your-own sex scene.
Graphic Novel print
Lightbox ebook: Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of "Romeo and Juliet", critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Illustrated reading level 2.7 print: The classic story by William Shakespeare presented in comic format about the tragic relationship between Romeo and Juliet and the families who betrayed them.
Ebook: 1 copy
Print in Turkish
Bloom's Guide: Presents a guide to understanding William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," featuring biographical information about the author, a summary and analysis of the text, a character list, and critical essays.
Literature Resource Database
DVD: Version 1, Oh Brother Where Art Thou
SWANK: 2016
SORA: YES
Graphic Novel: A graphic novel adaptation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," which tells of the experiences of Odysseus while on his return from the Trojan War.
Graphic Novel: A graphic novel adaptation of Homer's epic poem in which Odysseus struggles to make his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Graphic Novel: Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War.
Print: A reprint of the ancient Greek epic with an introduction giving the background to the times, viz. "The ceremonies of civilization do not mean much to us today; we tend to see them as insincere...To Homer they are very beautiful and their violation a more serious matter than we can imagine.".
Bloom's: Contains eleven critical analyses of Homer's "The Odyssey;" and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom and a chronology.
Ebook: 1 copy
Literature Resource Database
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: digital and audiobook
Playaway: Handheld audiobook
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: yes, 4 digital copies
Literature Resource Center
DVD: Daniel Day Lewis
The Greeks: Actor Liam Neeson hosts an exploration of the history of ancient Greek civilization as seen through the lives of its heroes, with reconstructions and re-creations of significant locations and events.
SWANK: no
SORA: Audiobook only
Print: Bloom's Presents a study guide for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," featuring a list of characters, a summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views. Includes a biographical sketch of the playwright.
Bloom's II: Presents critical essays on Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Literature Resource Center
DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: 1 digital ebook
Print: Spanish
Literature Resource Center
DVD
Lightbox interactive book
SWANK yes
SORA: 1 audiobook
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The Story Behind: Presents a brief history behind John Steinbeck's "Of mice and men," and describes how the Great Depression and the author's life influenced the themes of the novel.
Bloom: A study guide to John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," providing a biographical sketch of the author, background on the story, a list of characters, a summary and analysis of the novel, and a selection of critical views.
Greenwood Press: A collection of primary documents that provide historical, social, economic, and regional background information about Steinbeck's novellas "Of Mice and Men," "The Red Pony," and "The Pearl."
Novels & Short Stories: A collection of the novels and short stories written by John Steinbeck from 1932 to 1937, including "To a God Unknown," "Tortilla Flat," "In Dubious Battle," and "Of Mice and Men."
DVD: 2008, 1985
SWANK: 1961 and 2008
SORA: no
Print: A reader's guide: Examines the purpose, plot, theme, and characters of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play "A Raisin in the Sun."
Literature Resource Center
DVD: no
Follett Audiobook
SWANK: no
SORA: 1 audiobook
Print: Discovering Wes Moore: The author, a Rhodes scholar and combat veteran, analyzes factors that influenced him as well as another man of the same name and from the same neighborhood who was drawn into a life of drugs and crime and ended up serving life in prison, focusing on the influence of relatives, mentors, and social expectations that could have led either of them on different paths.
Literature Resource Center
DVD: no
SWANK: yes 1985
SORA: no
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Bloom's: Presents critical essays on Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Social Issues in Literature: Contains essays that explore the issue of suicide in Arthur Miller's 1949 drama "Death of a Salesman," and includes background on the author, as well as contemporary perspectives on suicide.
Literature Resource Center
DVD: no
SORA: no
SWANK: no
Print: no
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DVD: 2013, 2003
SORA: 1 audiobook, 1 ebook
Digital Lightbox Book: Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Ebook - Novels for Students: Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
SWANK: 1974, 2013, Tom & Jerry Show S4E3
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Graphic Novel: The tragic story of the wealthy Jay Gatsby and his attempt to win back the love of Daisy Buchanan.
in French
Bloom's: Presents critical essays on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Class conflict in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The great Gatsby Provides background on the life of American author F. Scott Fitzgerald and the influences that shaped his life, features fourteen articles that explore class conflict as portrayed in his novel "The Great Gatsby," and examines issues of social class in the twenty-first century.
American fiction between the wars: Presents a collection of essays that analyze some of the major pieces of literature of the 1920s and 1930s including "The Grapes of Wrath," "The Great Gatsby," and "The Sun Also Rises,"along with an introduction by Harold Bloom.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Describes the life of early-twentieth-century American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, profiles his novel "The Great Gatsby," discusses his other writings, and includes a Fitzgerald chronology and bibliography, a filmography, and a list of further resources.
F. Scott Fitzgerald : a biography: Presents a biography of twentieth-century American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald examining his life and literary career which included his classic novel "The Great Gatsby," and explores how he influenced American culture during the Jazz Age of the 1920s.
DVD: 2005
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DVD: no
SWANK: no
SORA: 1 digital ebook, 0 audiobook
Literature Resource Database
DVD: No
SORA: No
SWANK: No
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Maus II: A continuation of the story begun in the Pulitzer Prize winning "Maus," in which the author relates, in cartoon form, his father's experiences as an inmate at Auschwitz during World War II.
Meta Maus: The author delves into the pages of his classic graphic novel "Maus," discussing the creative process that went into it and answering the questions most frequently asked about the book. Includes a DVD that provides a digital copy of "The Complete Maus," hyperlinked to an archive of audio interviews with his father, videos, historical documents, and his own notebooks and sketches.
Literature Resource Center
DVD: no
SORA: 1 audiobook, 1 ebook
SWANK:
Print: only a copy of the novel in the general collection
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DVD: 1999
SORA: 1 audiobook
SWANK: no
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Graphic Novel: A graphic novel adaptation of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" a political satire in which the animals take over running the farm but find their utopian state turning into a dictatorship.
The story behind: Presents a brief history behind the making of George Orwell's classic novel "Animal Farm," and examines how the author's life and the Spanish Civil War influenced his work.
Bloom's: A study guide to George Orwell's "Animal Farm," providing a biographical sketch of the author, background on the story, a list of characters, a summary and analysis of the novel, and a selection of critical views.
Ebook: Lightbox: Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
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