How to read essays

United States, 1952

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Episode of Series “Literature Appreciation”.
Such great writers as Lamb, Hunt Addison, Thackeray and Steveson, who produced political and humorous as well as philosophical essays, are portrayed at work in their native surroundings. The film emphasises that for full appreciation an essay should be read with an understanding of the author, their purpose and their style.

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Duration

00:12:30:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1952

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Literature Appreciation

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Literature Appreciation

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ACMI Identifier

322184

Language

English

Subject categories

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Essay

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Reading - Study and teaching

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Reading comprehension

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Literature → Authors

Literature → Literature - Study and teaching

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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