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Title:
Literary classics (DVD) : Paradise lost ; The Canterbury tales ; The odyssey ; Beowulf / directed by Jennie Dempster.
Publisher:
Publisher not identified,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject:
Milton, John,--1608-1674.
Chaucer, Geoffrey,---1400--Film adaptations.
Beowulf,--King of the Geats.
Bible.--Genesis--History of Biblical events--Poetry.
Civilization, Medieval--14th century--Drama.
Pilgrims and pilgrimages--Drama.
Mythology, Norse.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Historical television programs.
Other Authors:
Dempster, Jennie, film director.
Bayview Entertainment (Firm), film distributor.
Notes:
Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Rating: Not rated.
Summary:
The DVD is an in-depth study of four literary masterworks by Homer, Milton and Chaucer that includes expert commentary, critical analysis, and atmospheric dramatized scenes. "The Odyssey" tells of the wanderings of Odysseus on his adventurous way back to Ithaca. The program explores the background to the author, a mysterious figure that some say was blind, others that he never existed at all.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)902689461
UPC:
032031499591
Locations:
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

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