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A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation, PDF eBook

A Companion to Literature, Film, and Adaptation PDF

Edited by Deborah Cartmell

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This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today s acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force.

  • Incorporates new research in adaptation studies
  • Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectives
  • Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars
  • Explores fascinating topics such as unfilmable texts
  • Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan s Atonement and Conrad s Heart of Darkness

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