The History of American Literature on Film |
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Author:
| Leitch, Thomas |
Series title: | The History of World Literatures on Film Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5013-9075-3 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2021 |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $61.99AUD $56.35 |
Book Description:
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From William Dickson's Rip Van Winkle films (1896) to Baz Luhrmann's big-budget production of
The Great Gatsby (2013) and beyond, cinematic adaptations of American literature participate in a rich and fascinating history. Unlike previous studies of American literature and film, which emphasize particular authors like Edith Wharton and Nathaniel Hawthorne, particular texts like
Moby-Dick, particular literary periods like the American Renaissance, or particular genres like...
More DescriptionFrom William Dickson's Rip Van Winkle films (1896) to Baz Luhrmann's big-budget production of The Great Gatsby (2013) and beyond, cinematic adaptations of American literature participate in a rich and fascinating history. Unlike previous studies of American literature and film, which emphasize particular authors like Edith Wharton and Nathaniel Hawthorne, particular texts like Moby-Dick, particular literary periods like the American Renaissance, or particular genres like the novel, this volume considers the multiple functions of filmed American literature as a cinematic genre in its own right--one that reflects the specific political and aesthetic priorities of different national and historical cinemas even as it plays a decisive role in defining American literature for a global audience.