Invitation to world literature /
Great epics, plays, poetry and other literary texts have made their way around the world through time and translation, and are still captivating audiences today. This multimedia resource invites viewers to appreciate and read these ancient and modern works. The 13 texts are introduced on video by...
| Corporate Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Closed-captioned. |
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[Washington, D.C.] :
Annenberg Media,
[2010]
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| Summary: | Great epics, plays, poetry and other literary texts have made their way around the world through time and translation, and are still captivating audiences today. This multimedia resource invites viewers to appreciate and read these ancient and modern works. The 13 texts are introduced on video by a wide-ranging cast including scholars, translators, artists, and writers. Excerpts of the texts are found on an extensive web site along with background material and reading support; an interactive timeline and a feature on translation; and resources for teaching and further study. |
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| Item Description: | "Discs 1-4, Programs 1-13"--Container cover. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 4 videodiscs (390 min.) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| ISBN: | 1576808920 : 9781576808924 : |