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Drama for Students by David Galens, Lynn Spampinato, editors
Call Number: PN1707 .D72 (Reference)
ISBN: 0787616834
Arranged alphabetically by the title of the play, the entries consist of a brief introduction, author biography, scene-by-scene plot summary, and character analyses. Themes, style, historical context, a critical overview, and excerpts from works by established critics are also included. Sidebars offer extras such as "Media Adaptations"; comparisons of events or ideas from the time of the play to today; and a reading list of adaptations, other plays from the author or era, or modern novels that are connected thematically. Each entry ends with further-study and source bibliographies.

• Library Catalog
Books on drama and plays are found in the library by checking the library catalog for materials on the subject. A search may be made by author or title.
To find books with criticism on a particular play in this library, search the catalog using the Words or Phrase or Subject search. Terms to include in the search are the author’s name and criticism. To find bibliographies on the playwright and his work, use his name and bibliography as search terms.

Magill’s Survey of Cinema: Silent Films by Frank N. Magill, editor
Call Number: PN1995 .M32 1982
ISBN: 0893562394
Publication Date: 1982
In three volumes, this set discusses 308 silent films in essays that cover important names, trends and genres and major production companies. Each essay provides details on release date, producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, art director and running time.
Magill’s Survey of Cinema: English Language Films by Frank N. Magill, editor
Call Number: PN 1995 .M3
ISBN: 0893562254
Publication Date: 1980
(First and Second Series)
In six volumes, this set discusses 751 films in essays that cover important names, eras, trends and genres. Each essay provides a quick-reference heading that shows release date, producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, art director and running time.