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Voices & visions. 9, Sylvia Plath /

The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections. The series c...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Pitkethly, Lawrence (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1988.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Plath, Sylvia > Criticism and interpretation.
Plath, Sylvia
Poets, American > 20th century > Biography.
American poetry > History and criticism.
American poetry > 20th century.
Poètes américains > 20e siècle > Biographies.
Poésie américaine > Histoire et critique.
Poésie américaine > 20e siècle.
American poetry
Poets, American
1900-1999
Biographical television programs
Biographies
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Biographical television programs.
Biographies télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections. The series covers the terminology of poetry and the larger role of poets in American and world literature studies. Poets include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Bishop. The creative intensity with which Plath confronted her experiences as daughter, wife, mother, and writer is explored in documentary and archival footage intercut with visualizations of her work.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018).
Physical Description:1 online resource (57 min.)
Playing Time:00:56:57