English Filming, English Writing, Jefferson Hunter, Theater & Film

English Filming, English Writing

Jefferson Hunter

Examines English films and television dramas as they relate to English culture in the 20th century. This book traces themes such as the influence of US crime drama on English film, and film adaptations of literary works as they appear in screen work from the 1930s. It also analyzes the documentary "Listen to Britain".

2010, XII, 357 Seiten, Masse: 15,4 x 23,2 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch

Combined Academic Publ.

ISBN-10: 0253221773
ISBN-13: 9780253221773

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"Hunter draws attention to some works that have received little critical attention and traces the cultural influences and inflections that make them work... This book provides a fascinating contribution to studies of British cinema but also opens out into much broader concerns regarding national cultures." Jim Leach, Brock University "Beautifully written ... surprising and persuasive ... but never in the sort of language that might deter the non-specialist." Brian McFarlane, Monash University ...

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