Novel to Film: An Introduction to the Theory of Adaptation
by Brian McFarlane
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"It wasn't as good as the book;" this is the response to many a film adaptation, and even the starting point of many film reviews. This book offers a systematic theoretical account of the process by which the great (and not so great) works of literature are transformed into the good, bad (sometimes ugly), but always distinctive medium of cinema. Drawing on recent literary and film theory, McFarlane provides careful analysis of the theory and practice of metamorphosis. The Scarlet Letter, show more Random Harvest, Great Expectations, Daisy Miller, and Cape Fear provide case studies for a range of fictional and cinematic practices. show lessTags
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Brian McFarlane is the editor of The Encyclopedia of British Film, and Adjunct Professor at Swinburne Institute of Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne.
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- Original publication date
- 1996
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Literature Studies and Criticism, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 791.43 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures
- LCC
- PN1997.85 .M338 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures Plays, scenarios, etc.
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper
- ISBNs
- 2
