LibGuides: English: Literary Adaptations

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This collection of 166 titles comprises a treasure trove of BBC productions of famous literary works, many that were buried in the BBC archive for the past few decades. From Dickens to Shakespeare, from Chekhov to Arthur Miller, from Jane Austen to Mary Shelley, a great breadth of works is included. Talent like Mark Rylance, John Gielgud, Ian McKellen, Colin Firth, and more make this product a must-have for theatre, drama, performing arts, and literature courses. In addition to actual performances, the product includes titles like Face to Face where actors and directors discuss their craft.
Content highlights: Alice in Wonderland, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bleak House, David Copperfield, Frankenstein, Great Expectations, Ivanhoe, Jane Eyre, Lorna Doone, Mansfield Park, Oliver Twist, Pride and Prejudice, and many more.

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