| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 200 pages) |
| Series |
Screen adaptations |
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Screen adaptations.
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| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Tempest.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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| SUBJECT |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 fast |
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Tempest (Shakespeare, William) fast |
| Subject |
PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Film adaptations
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hunter, Ian
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| ISBN |
9781408149669 |
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1408149664 |
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9781408149652 |
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1408149656 |
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