This is an anthology of reviews and critical pieces of the significant and available Shakespearean films made between 1935 and 1966. Included are three general essays on Shakespearean film by Ian Johnson, Henri Lemaitre, and Geoffrey Reeves. The specific films and their reviewers are: A Midsummer's Night Dream (1935) Allardyce Nicoll and Richard…

Fifty-eighth in the Classical World" survey series; supplements the article which appeared in Classical World" v49 p201-211 1956. (DS)

Shaw's preoccupation with Hamlet resonates in his creative writing. Article documents this statement not only by examining his novels and plays but by searching through prefaces, postscripts, reviews, letters, speeches, etc. that span Shaw's lifetime. (Author/RB)

Discusses the dual image of circle and center, suggesting perfection, Harmony, and equilibrium, as an organizing principle of all Ben Jonson's works. (DS)

Author's previous article covering French plays in New York, 1919-1944 appeared in The Modern Language Journal," v43 n3 p122-126 Mar 1959. (DS)

Compares two Marivaux works: the novel of 1735, "Le Paysan parvenu" ("The Upstart Peasant") and the one-act comedy, "La Commere" ("The Gossip") not previously published until 1966. Questions, by analyzing the character portrayals, whether the discovered manuscript was penned by Marivaux. (DS)

A sociological and historical approach to Moliere's "Tartuffe." Paper read at Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, October 14, 1968. (DS)

Explains why humor should be studied in English classrooms and how humorous writing serves as a vehicle for making its readers more socially conscious of human values. Offers a list of books that can be used in classroom discussions of humor. (RL)

Analyzes the rhetorical strategies of the direct action AIDS organization ACT UP using Kenneth Burke's concept of the comic frame. Suggests conditions under which other despised and oppressed groups may respond after having been scapegoated by society. (PA)

Describes a course in American film comedy which includes three types of comedy: the tradition of the clown (beginning with silent comedy), romantic comedy, and sociopolitical comedy. Addresses such issues as escapism versus social purpose, fantasy versus realism, comedy versus laughter, and role of spectator versus role of text. (KEH)

Although humor may be a key element in successful programs, little sophistication has been shown in understanding the various roles humor may play in helping troubled students. This report provides specific instances and practical examples of how humor might be used to provide education for troubled students. Draws on anecdotes and scenarios…

Research on resilience suggests that a sense of humor helps to stress-proof children in conflict. Reports on a workshop for educators and youth workers convened to explore ways humor is being used to foster positive development and resilience with troubled youth. Describes applications of humor front-line professionals report as useful in their…