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A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation
Deborah Cartmell
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Description for A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation
Hardback. This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Editor(s): Cartmell, Deborah. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 858.
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today’s acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force.
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today’s acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force.
- Incorporates new research in adaptation studies
- Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectives
- Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars
- Explores fascinating topics such as ‘unfilmable’ texts
- Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan’s Atonement and Conrad’s ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781444334975
SKU
V9781444334975
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About Deborah Cartmell
Deborah Cartmell is Professor of English and Director of the Centre for Adaptations at De Montfort University, UK. A former chair and founding member of the Association of Adaptation Studies, she is co-editor of two international journals – Shakespeare and Adaptation. Her recent publications include Screen Adaptation: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (2010) and, with Imelda Whelehan, Screen Adaptation: Impure ... Read more
Reviews for A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation
“Overall, the essays in this collection deal with diverse topics and theoretical concerns of adaptation studies today. They throw light on both often researched and neglected or undervalued works.” (Poetics Today, 1 May 2015) “Well-written, suggestively arranged in a series of six sections, A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ... Read more