Pasolini, Chaucer and Boccaccio : two medieval texts and their translation to film /

"The book first studies the two films and puts them in perspective. Next, it interprets both films from a wider perspective, recounting misinterpretations, expounding upon Pasolini's ideological vision, and defending the oft-criticized adaptations. Finally, the conclusion discusses how the...

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Main Author:	Blandeau, Agnès, 1966-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2006]
Subjects:	Pasolini, Pier Paolo, > 1922-1975 > Criticism and interpretation. Decameron (Motion picture) Racconti di Canterbury (Motion picture) Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400. > Canterbury tales. Boccaccio, Giovanni, > 1313-1375. > Decamerone.
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Summary:	"The book first studies the two films and puts them in perspective. Next, it interprets both films from a wider perspective, recounting misinterpretations, expounding upon Pasolini's ideological vision, and defending the oft-criticized adaptations. Finally, the conclusion discusses how the films represent innovation over strict adaptation, and considers the paradox of rendering, non-realistically, the essence of original works"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	viii, 210 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-204) and index.
ISBN:	0786422475 (softcover : alk. paper)