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Reviewed on September 1, 2015 | Online
Grade Level Gr 9 UpPricing Varies based on package content and institution size. Subscriptions start at $936; perpetual access starts at $5,720.Usability This easy, inviting, and intuitive database is a dream to use. The homepage features several categories, including "Playwright & Practitioners," "Genres," and "Periods." Advanced search allows users to filter by word count, number of cast members, and male/female roles.The "Context & Criticism" category on the homepage contains navigable, printable ebooks with clear chapter headings. Video tours offer another way in.Visual Appeal The design is simple and elegant. Each page is black and gray with touches of burnt orange, and the clean-cut, sophisticated look will attract students. The homepage is light on images, and students have to do a fair bit of searching to access the 500 pictures here. A note in the "About" section explains that images can only be found in the Arden Shakespeare and New Mermaids Series. Selections include vintage and current images from performances.A Closer Look at Content Featuring classic playwrights like ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More