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Bloomsbury - History of British Literature on Film, 1895-2015

Name: Bloomsbury - History of British Literature on Film, 1895-2015
Brand: Bloomsbury
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Explore the long relationship between cinema and the written word with The History of British Literature on Film, 1895-2015. This volume offers a comprehensive narration of how British literary works have been adapted for the screen over a span of more than 100 years. Moving beyond studies that focus only on specific authors like Shakespeare or Jane Austen, this book provides a wide-ranging view of the medium. It tracks the evolution of cinematic adaptations from early works like The Death of Nancy Sykes (1897) through to modern productions such as The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014). This text serves as a detailed guide for students and researchers interested in the history of film and literature. It avoids narrow focuses on single texts or specific literary periods, instead offering a broad perspective on the history of world literatures on film. It is an essential resource for understanding how British stories have transitioned from page to screen across different eras.

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Comprehensive historical coverage spanning from 1895 to 2015 to track over a century of cinematic evolution.

Broad academic scope that looks beyond famous authors like Shakespeare to provide a wider literary context.

Wide-ranging analysis that avoids limiting the study to just one literary period or specific text.

Detailed examination of adaptations ranging from early silent era works to modern blockbusters.

Part of The History of World Literatures on Film series for deep academic study.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1623560438
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 July 2015
Listed Since: 02 July 2013

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