Six centuries of verse
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, host,
Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991, performer.
Gecks, Nicholas, performer.
Glover, Julian, performer.
Richardson, Ian, active 1992, performer.
Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991, performer.
Gecks, Nicholas, performer.
Glover, Julian, performer.
Richardson, Ian, active 1992, performer.
Published
[United States] : Athena ;, [2010].
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 410 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages ; 15 cm)
Status
Yavapai College Prescott - LIMBO - Items being donated to other libraries
PR503.S59 2010 C.2
1 available
PR503.S59 2010 C.2
1 available
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Published
[United States] : Athena ;, [2010].
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
UPC
054961837397
Notes
General Note
Originally produced in 1984.
General Note
On container: Poetry's greatest hits brought to life
General Note
Special features: lives of the poets; about the actors. Print viewer's guide, which includes what to listen for, questions to consider, avenues for further learning, glossary, English verse by era, and more.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Brian Mongini, Sharon Goodman ; photography, Frank Hodge ... [et al.].
Participants/Performers
Presented by John Gielgud ; Peggy Ashcroft, Cyril Cusack, Nicholas Gecks, Julian Glover, Lee Remick, Ian Richardson, Ralph Richardson, Stacy Keach, Anthony Hopkins.
Description
Traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times. Historical background complements the seductive rhythms of the poems themselves, as performed by the greatest actors of our times. Features works by great English and American poets, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, Dylan Thomas, Emily Dickinson, John Milton, and many more.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3), NTSC; Dolby Digital.
Language
In English; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Wilhoit Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | 821.009 SIX | In Transit Between Libraries |
Yavapai College Prescott - LIMBO - Items being donated to other libraries | PR503.S59 2010 C.2 | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gielgud, J., Ashcroft, P., Gecks, N., Glover, J., Richardson, I., Richardson, R., Remick, L., Keach, S., Hopkins, A., Thwaite, A., Mervyn, R., & Potter, D. (2010). Six centuries of verse . Athena ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Gielgud et al.. 2010. Six Centuries of Verse. Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Gielgud et al.. Six Centuries of Verse Athena, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gielgud, John, et al. Six Centuries of Verse Athena ;, 2010.
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