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The electronic version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. An excellent starting point for almost any topic of research, the Britannica offers both concise descriptions, and longer, more comprehensive articles on a wide variety of topics.
CD-ROMs
Ref. E-Media PA3201 .B48 1996
Betancourt, Philip P . The Ancient Greek Theater [interactive multimedia]
: an Interactive Educational Experience in Pictures and Sound. Moorestown,
NJ : PseudoNewsFilms and CD-ROMS, c1996.
This CD-ROM includes information on theater architecture, theatrical production, costumes, music, and history. It is illustrated with ancient Greek art, more than 100 images and includes a piece of music and pronunciation assistance.
Ref. DE5 .O9 1996
The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford: Oxford University Press,
1996.
A dictionary of people, places and general topics. An abridged version, which includes some illustrations, is also available as Oxford companion to classical civilization (Ref. DE5 .O94 1998)
Gender
Ref. BL715 .B445
Bell, Robert E. Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 1991.
Literature and Drama
Ref. PA31 .H69 1989
Howatson, M. C. The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature. 2nd ed.
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
Brief descriptions of authors, characters, geographic areas, and literary terms. Also includes brief synopsis of literary works.
Ref. PN771 .D43 v.176
Ancient Greek Authors. Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research, 1997.
Contains biographical information and commentary on the writings of major ancient Greek writers, including Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Plato, and Thucydides.
Ref. PA3002 .A5 v.1-2
Ancient Writers: Greece and Rome. New York: Charles Scribner’s
Sons, 1982. 2 vols.
Another source for biographical information and analysis of ancient writers.
Religion and Mythology
Ref. BL715 .G67 1973
Grant, Michael and Hazel, John. Gods and Mortals in Classical Mythology.
Springfield, MA: Merriam, 1973.
A dictionary concentrating on characters from mythology. Includes illustrations, maps, and genealogical trees.