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Voices & visions. 5, Robert Frost / a CVH, New York Center for Visual History production ; director, Peter Hammer ; producer, Robert Chapman.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Frost, Robert, 1874-1963--Criticism and interpretation.
- Frost, Robert.
- Poets, American--20th century--Biography.
- Poets, American.
- American poetry--History and criticism.
- American poetry.
- American poetry--20th century.
- Nature in literature.
- Genre:
- Biographical television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (57 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Robert Frost
- Place of Publication:
- District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1988.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Frost's image as elder statesman is vividly contrasted with his vigorous, poetic exploration of the darker forces of nature and the human condition. Readings and interviews with the poet reveal compelling insights into his work. About the Series: 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.
- Participant:
- Narrator, Laurence Luckinbill.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018).
- OCLC:
- 1052765342
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