Six centuries of verse /
Six centuries of verse / [print]
Thames ; compiled by Anthony Thwaite ; series written by Anthony Thwaite ; series producer, Diana Potter ; produced and directed by Richard Mervyn.
- [United States] : Athena ; (c)2010. Silver Springs, Maryland : Acorn Media, (c)2010.
- 3 videodiscs (circa 410 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. +
Originally produced in 1984. On container: Poetry's greatest hits brought to life 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.
Disc 1. episode 1. Chaucer to Ted Hughes, 1384-1984 ; ep.2. Old English ; ep. 3. Chaucer, 1340-1400 ; ep. 4. Medieval to Elizabethan, 1400-1600 ; ep. 5. Shakespeare, 1564-1616 ; ep. 6. Metaphysical and devotional, 1590-1670 (circa 152 minutes) -- Disc 2. ep. 7. Milton, 1608-1674 ; ep. 8. Restoration and Augustan, 1660-1745 ; ep. 9. Romantic pioneers, 1750-1805 ; ep. 10. Wordsworth, 1770-1850 ; ep. 11. Younger romantics, 1800-1824 (circa 128 minutes) -- Disc 3. ep. 12. Victorians, 1837-1901 ; ep. 13. American pioneers, 1855-1910 ; ep. 14. Romantics and realists, 1870-1920 ; ep. 15. Early twentieth century, 1914-1939 ; ep. 16. Towards the present, 1934-1984 (circa 130 minutes)
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.
Not rated.
9781598283730
English poetry--History and criticism.
English poetry.
American poetry--History and criticism.
American poetry.
Oral interpretation of poetry.
Educational television programs.
Cultural television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
PR503.A185.S593 2010 PR503
Originally produced in 1984. On container: Poetry's greatest hits brought to life 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.
Disc 1. episode 1. Chaucer to Ted Hughes, 1384-1984 ; ep.2. Old English ; ep. 3. Chaucer, 1340-1400 ; ep. 4. Medieval to Elizabethan, 1400-1600 ; ep. 5. Shakespeare, 1564-1616 ; ep. 6. Metaphysical and devotional, 1590-1670 (circa 152 minutes) -- Disc 2. ep. 7. Milton, 1608-1674 ; ep. 8. Restoration and Augustan, 1660-1745 ; ep. 9. Romantic pioneers, 1750-1805 ; ep. 10. Wordsworth, 1770-1850 ; ep. 11. Younger romantics, 1800-1824 (circa 128 minutes) -- Disc 3. ep. 12. Victorians, 1837-1901 ; ep. 13. American pioneers, 1855-1910 ; ep. 14. Romantics and realists, 1870-1920 ; ep. 15. Early twentieth century, 1914-1939 ; ep. 16. Towards the present, 1934-1984 (circa 130 minutes)
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.
Not rated.
9781598283730
English poetry--History and criticism.
English poetry.
American poetry--History and criticism.
American poetry.
Oral interpretation of poetry.
Educational television programs.
Cultural television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
PR503.A185.S593 2010 PR503