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The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film (Facts on File Film Reference Library) PDF

609 Pages·2005·11.268 MB·English
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Here is the only comprehensive reference to explore the many adaptations of the novel into film. Written by two acclaimed film scholars and authors, The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film examines the process and pitfalls of adaptation, providing readers with insights about how and why books are transformed for the silver screen. Over 300 entries cover both American and foreign films, from classic works like Birth of a Nation and Gone With the Wind to contemporary hits, such as Sense and Sensibility and The English Patient. Spanning comedy, drama, film noir, science fiction, westerns, action, suspense, and children's literature, this encyclopedia also includes a wealth of photographs and portraits of selected authors. Adaptations covered include: The Age of Innocence Babette's Feast Crime and Punishment Dracula From Here to Eternity Great Expectations Jaws Little Women Maltese Falcon M*A*S*H Portrait of a Lady Schindler's List Shaft The Time Machine Trainspotting Ulysses Valley of the Dolls Wuthering Heights Zorba the Greek
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