A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation
Deborah Cartmell, "A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation"
English | ISBN: 1444334972 | 2012 | EPUB | 448 pages | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 1444334972 | 2012 | EPUB | 448 pages | 2 MB
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 Heart of Darkness