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"From his comedies to histories to tragedies, the series looks at the stories that have shaped our cultural history: seeking out each play's inspiration, finding the moments and places that set every scene, as well as examining the words that gave life to Shakespeare's world both in the past and present. "This thematic collection -- which adheres to national learning standards -- contains video segments from the series, informational texts, discussion questions, and suggestions for extension activities to enhance your students' reading, viewing, and appreciation of Shakespeare's works." Another great series by PBS, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Each video in the series covers a particular theme and is appropriate for high school students. Explore and savour!