Literature and Film (A Practical Guide to Film Adaptation Theory and Practice)

Author: (USA) Robert Stam, Alexander Raengo (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Stam and Raengo's Literature and Film is an outstanding collection that examines the multi-layered, even sometimes contradictory relationship between written text and cinematic image, and incorporates a series of fresh topics into the discussion, such as international cinema and films by minority groups. —Richard Pi
Literature and Film is an excellent collection exploring the history and convergence of literature and film. It brings together cutting-edge academic research in the field, with articles that are insightful, highly readable, and contribute to translation studies from literary texts to cinematic texts in both theory and theme. The themes covered are diverse, including the established classic The Last of the Mohicans, the revered genre film Cape Fear, as well as contemporary classics like The English Patient and Beloved. Nearly all the articles are published here for the first time, written by leading international scholars in the fields of literary and film studies specifically for this volume. Tracing the threads of adaptation theory and practice, the book provides an ideal entry point for students and scholars eager to explore this vibrant and multifaceted field.