JANE AUSTEN – a graceful world
JANE AUSTEN – a graceful world
40 years ago Jane Austen had her ardent followers but to most people she was unknown. Nowadays, thanks to changing views on the role of women in our lives her sharp wit and wonderful portrayal of human character are much valued. Amazingly she spent the whole of her productive life quietly in the country. This film by Malcolm Hossick traces that peaceful existence and tries to uncover the secret of her remarkable power. 2nd edition in HD 2018 dur 31 mins plus a brief overview of her works.
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35m — 1 text trackJane Austen - a graceful world
35m — 1 text track
JANE AUSTEN – a graceful world
40 years ago Jane Austen had her ardent followers but to most people she was unknown. Nowadays, thanks to changing views on the role of women in our lives her sharp wit and wonderful portrayal of human character are much valued. Amazingly she spent the whole of he...
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1 videoJANE AUSTEN – a graceful world
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JANE AUSTEN – a graceful world
40 years ago Jane Austen had her ardent followers but to most people she was unknown. Nowadays, thanks to changing views on the role of women in our lives her sharp wit and wonderful portrayal of human character are much valued. Amazingly she spent the whole of her...
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1 videoBlake
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The English poet William Blake, born in London in 1757 was a most remarkable and talented man. HIs poetry was extensive and some of it much revered today but he was also a painter and a man of extremely strong views on things like religion and politics. His views flow throughout his work: he was ...
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1 videoThe Brontë Sisters
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The three Brontë sisters Charlotte (b 1816) Emily (b 1818) and Anne (b 1820) were all born in the remote village of Thornton in Yorkshire, England. They spent most of their lives not far away at Haworth where their father was priest in the local protestant church of England. They were largely ed...