Six centuries of verse
(DVD)
Contributors
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, host,
Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991, performer.
Gecks, Nicholas, performer.
Glover, Julian, 1935- performer.
Richardson, Ian, 1934-2007, performer.
Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991, performer.
Gecks, Nicholas, performer.
Glover, Julian, 1935- performer.
Richardson, Ian, 1934-2007, performer.
Published
[United States] : Athena ;, [2010].
Format
DVD
ISBN
9781598283730, 1598283731
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 410 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages ; 15 cm)
Status
Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media
DVD 821 SIX DISC 1
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DVD 821 SIX DISC 1
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Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media
DVD 821 SIX DISC 2
1 available
DVD 821 SIX DISC 2
1 available
Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media
DVD 821 SIX DISC 3
1 available
DVD 821 SIX DISC 3
1 available
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Published
[United States] : Athena ;, [2010].
Language
English
ISBN
9781598283730, 1598283731
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 [and others].
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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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISC 1 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD 821 SIX DISC 1 | Available |
| DISC 2 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD 821 SIX DISC 2 | Available |
| DISC 3 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD 821 SIX DISC 3 | Available |
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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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