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Pygmalion and Galatea
Pygmalion, a talented sculptor and hater of all women, created the perfect wife out of a block of ivory. Much to his surprise, he fell in love with the statue Galatea.
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Pygmalion
a quick introduction to Ovid's Metamorphoses and the myth of Pygmalion
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Op th' rivva wiffout a paddo, bruvva: Estuary Angst
England pushes "Pygmalion" through the looking glass.
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George Bernard Shaw Biography
Brief biography of the life and works of dramatist, critic and essayist George Bernard Shaw, one of the best British playwrights.
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The Legend of Dido
The Carthaginian myth of Dido is very different to that found in The Aeneid.
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Aphrodite, Goddess of Mystery
Shrouded in mystery, Aprodite is the Greek goddess of love, fertility, and war.
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ACTION! NOT WORDS: LA FEMME NIKITA, ONCE A THIEF, POINT BREAK
A look at LA FEMME NIKITA, ONCE A THIEF, and POINT BREAK, three action films done by directors (Luc Besson, John Woo, and Kathryn Bigelow, respectively) who are skilled in the genre.
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Willy Russell's Educating Rita
Willy Russell - the man who chronicled the Fab Four, Educated Rita, and created Shirley Valentine.
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The Regions - Indiana Repertory Theatre
A brief history and an overview of the website of this remarkable regional theatre.
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1960s Academy Award Winners
These five Oscar winning best pictures from the 1960s included two musicals, a desert war epic, a comedy drama, and a bawdy tale from 18th century England.
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Greek Myths for Children
Usborne's Greek Myths is one in a series of miniature editions. It is a useful introduction into Greek mythology for young children, both at home and in schools.
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Historic London Theatres
Attitudes to theatre have changed since the days of Queen Elizabeth I, when strolling players made their living on the streets and were often looked upon as vagabonds.
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Oscar Musicals from the 1960s
In a time of social and political unrest, musicals drew millions to the movies. This popularity was reflected in a record setting four Oscar musical winners.
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A Glimpse of Irish Genius: Getting to Know Your Irish Writers
A brief look at some of the very best writers in the world who just happen to be Irish.
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Review: Bridges To Babylon
Review of the Bridges To Babylon CD
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Nightingale: Art vs Artifice
A short discussion of art versus artifice, reality versus illusion adn the problems of being real introducing Lucia Popp, one of the truly brilliant sopranos of the Vienna State Opera.
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Two Careers Are Better Than One
Flexible Strategies' Part 6 delves into Sting's "second" career as an actor.
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I-3 Lech Lecha: Go You
Lech Lecha opens "Go you" and is interpreted as go to yourself or go from yourself, but the imperative of journey is clear. Abraham is commanded to leave his land, birthplace and father's house to travel into the unknown. The history of the Jews is begun with the covenant established between Abraham and God with the promise that his descendents will be like the dust of the earth and as numerous as the stars in the heavens. And although we honor Abraham as the Father of Nations, he is dominated by Sarah's demands and jealousies. Sarah insists on Abraham having relations with Hagar since she is beyond child-bearing age. She understands the need for children to generate an inheritance; but when Hagar is pregnant and bears Ishmael, Sarah jealously drives her from the house. Hagar and her son are abandoned in the desert to die, but God intervenes, sparing her life and promising that her son Ishmael will also become a father of nations. The passage is read during the High Holidays, but frequently skipped over. Ishmael is cast in the villain's role while Sarah is extolled. Frequently in Biblical literature, pairs are put into opposing positions to contrast attributes to draw lessons: Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah. Not only Abraham leaves his land, birthplace and father's house; but also Hagar and not only Abraham experiences an encounter with God. Departures are difficult, particularly if to an unknown place. Leave the note for the milkman so the cats don't knock the bottles over on the stairs. Call the paperman, so the papers don't collect and mildew on the porch. Time runs out quickly for those packing, and for those caught in a midst of a storm--just grab a fwe things and evacuate.
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