The life & work of Mark Twain
(DVD)
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Published:
Chantilly, VA : Teaching Co., [2002].
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DVD
Edition:
Library ed.
Physical Desc:
4 videodiscs (approximately 12 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 course guidebooks (61, 64 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm)
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Description
Professor Stephen Railton of the University of Virginia explores the private persona behind the public figure through literary analysis of some of his Mark Twain's most representative works. A series of 24 lectures on a college course level.
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East Lyme Public Adult DVD
Great Courses DVD 818.409 Life Part 1 & 2
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1565857356 :
UPC:
9791565857352
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Each of the two containers contains 2 dvds and 1 course guide.
General Note
Accompanying guidebooks include summaries and outlines, bibliography and biographical notes.
General Note
Special features include professor biography.
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Lecturer, Stephen Railton.
Description
Professor Stephen Railton of the University of Virginia explores the private persona behind the public figure through literary analysis of some of his Mark Twain's most representative works. A series of 24 lectures on a college course level.
System Details
DVD, region 1.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Railton, S. (2002). The life & work of Mark Twain. Library ed. Teaching Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Railton, Stephen, 1948-. 2002. The Life & Work of Mark Twain. Teaching Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Railton, Stephen, 1948-, The Life & Work of Mark Twain. Teaching Co, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)The Life & Work of Mark Twain. Railton, Stephen. Library ed. Teaching Co, 2002.
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