The story of English. A muse of fire / a BBC TV co-production with MacNeil-Lehrer Productions in association with WNET ; producer, William Cran ; series writer, Robert McCrum ; host & co-writer, Robert MacNeil.
Story of English (Television program) Story of English (Television program)
Notes:
Hosted by Robert MacNeil. Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS television mini-series, The story of English in 1986. Title from disc label. Originally broadcast as a single episode of a series on PBS television in 1986.
Contents:
Introduction to the Elizabethan Age -- The language of Shakespeare -- The music of the spoken word -- The King James Bible -- English in the New World -- Our Pilgrim fathers -- Continuity of language.
Summary:
Examines Shakespeare's use of the language and the spread of English to America's Thirteen Colonies. It also explores the expansion of English vocabulary through Latin, Greek and Italian sources.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)166331698
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.