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1 online resource (viii, 200 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
Screen adaptations
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Screen adaptations.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Part 1. Literary contexts -- The play in its time -- The play today -- Adaptations of The Tempest -- a brief overview -- Part 2. From text to screen -- Introduction -- setting the scene -- Forbidden planet (dir. Fred Wilcox, 1956) -- The Tempest (dir. Derek Jarman, 1979) -- Prospero's books (dir. Peter Greenaway, 1991) -- Conclusion -- Part 3. Critical responses and the afterlife of text and film -- Introduction -- Jarman's The Tempest -- Prospero's Books -- Forbidden Planet -- Afterlife. |
Summary |
"The Screen Adaptations Series provides in-depth analysis of how classic literature has been adapted for the screen, showing how alternative readings offer up new interpretations of the original text. Each book, authored by a leading scholar In adaptations studies, collects together a vast array of study material, critical insight and thought-provoking comparisons. From the literary context of the original work, to the critical 'afterlife' of the screen versions, this Is a vital study aid for film and literature students."--Jacket. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Tempest.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Tempest (Shakespeare, William) |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Film adaptations.
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Added Author |
Hunter, Ian.
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Added Title |
Tempest |
Other Form: |
Print version: Hopkins, Lisa, 1962- Shakespeare's The tempest 9780713679106 (OCoLC)181069092 |
ISBN |
9781408149669 (electronic book) |
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1408149664 (electronic book) |
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9780713679106 |
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0713679107 |
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