DVD
Six centuries of verse [videorecording] : Disc 1 / a Thames Television production licensed by FreemantleMedia Limited to Acorn Media Group, Inc. ; presented by John Gielgud ; written and compiled by Anthony Thwaite ; directed and produced by Richard Mervyn ; series producer, Diana Potter.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781598283730
- ISBN: 1598283731
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (152 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : Athena ; [2010]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally produced in 1984. Special features: 20-page viewer's guide includes what to listen for, questions to consider, avenues for further learning, glossary, English verse by era, and more; lives of the poets; about the actors. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. episodes 1-6: Chaucer to Ted Hughes, 1384-1984 ; Old English ; Chaucer, 1340-1400 ; Medieval to Elizabethan, 1400-1600 ; Shakespeare, 1564-1616 ; Metaphysical & devotional, 1590-1670 |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Anthony Hopkins, Ian Richardson, Julian Glover, Lee Remick, Peggy Ashcroft, Ralph Richardson, Stacy Keach, among others. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3), NTSC; Dolby Digital. |
| Language Note: | Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | English poetry > History and criticism. English poetry. American poetry > History and criticism. American poetry. Oral interpretation of poetry. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Nakusp Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp Public Library | DVD 821.8 SIX (Text) | 35160000613084 | DVD Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Nakusp Public Library | DVD 821.8 SIX (Text) | 35160000613092 | DVD Non-fiction | Available | - | |
| Nakusp Public Library | DVD 821.8 SIX (Text) | 35160000613100 | DVD Non-fiction | Available | - |
