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9780816054497

The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816054497

  • ISBN10:

    0816054495

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-02-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Literature has long inspired filmmakers and screenwriters, who often labor to bring novelists' words, characters, and settings to the big screen. From such silent epics as Birth of a Nation to contemporary masterpieces such as The Lord of the Rings, the film industry has consistently looked to literature as its muse. The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at more than 300 American and foreign novels and their film adaptations. Enhanced by more than 100 photographs and line art illustrations, entries have been revised and updated throughout, and more than 30 new articles have been added to highlight the most recent adaptations.

Author Biography

James M. Welsh is professor emeritus of English at Salisbury State University.

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Excerpts

Praise for the previous edition:An outstanding selective survey of a fascinating topic, well suited to both general and academic audiences, and highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.—ChoiceA wonderful resource...especially appealing to those who want to explore how classic literature has been turned into cinematographic art.—School Library JournalThe Encyclopedia of Novels into Film, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at more than 300 American and foreign novels and their film adaptations. Edited and written by two renowned film scholars, with contributions from more than 70 top academics, this engaging reference explores both the popular and lesser-known films that have come to define this genre. Each of the more than 300 illuminating entries provides an overview of the literary source and a critical assessment of its various film adaptations. This edition includes more than 30 all-new entries and numerous updates to cover new adaptations, as well as many new photographs. Providing an in-depth look at how books are selected for the silver screen, The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film, Second Edition is a fascinating study for anyone interested in film and literature.New entries include:
Cold Mountain
The Far Side of the World (Master and Commander)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Hours
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Mystic River
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Stuart Little
Whale Rider.

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