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PA3050-4505 Greek literature
PA6000-6971 Roman literature
PN1997-1997.85 Plays, scenarios, etc.
PN2000-3307 Dramatic representation. The theater
PN2061-2071 Art of acting
PN2085-2091 The stage and accessories
PN2131-2145 Ancient
PN2152-2160 Medieval
PN2171-2179 Renaissance
PN2181-2193 Modern
PN3203-3299 Tableaux, pageants, "Happenings," etc.
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