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Modern Times was Charlie Chaplin's last full-length silent film. The author situates 'Modern Times' within the context of Chaplin's life work, exploring its history and influences. She explores how the film's themes of oppression, industrialization and dehumanization are embodied in the little tramp's struggle to survive in the modern world.Tags
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Joan Mellen is the bestselling author of twenty books, including The Great Game in Cuba, published by Skyhorse in 2013. She has written for a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Baltimore Sun. Mellen is a professor of English and creative writing at Temple University in Philadelphia.
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- Modern Times
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- 791.4372 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Movies, TV, Video Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures Films; screenplays Single films
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- PN1998.3 .C64 .M45 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures
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