Episode of Series “English Literature”.
Recreates the atmosphere of 19th century England as a background to the writings of men and women of that period. Presents extracts from the works of Macauley, Darwin, Huxley, Newman, Dickens, the Bronte sisters, Hardy, Arnold, Ruskin and Carroll. Mentions the industrial revolution and new scientific discoveries as prominent features in the writings of these people.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003324
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Great Britain - History - 19th century
Literature → English literature
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)