Television - Screenwriting, General & Miscellaneous Drama - Literary Criticism, English Drama - 20th Century - Literary Criticism
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Overview
This book will critically analyze both the strengths and the weaknesses of Dennis Potter's oeuvre, while investigating him as both an "author" and a "celebrity". It re-positions the work within its cultural and social context, as well as providing new insights into its production, interpretation and reception. Re-examining the drama, it foregrounds its ambiguities and contradictions, while clarifying the complex mixture of themes, styles and techniques which produced its distinctive and often provocative appeal. Avoiding the temptation to simply celebrate both the man and his work, it offers clear and refreshingly critical view of some of the most important and innovative drama ever produced in the history of the medium.Editorials
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A critical analysis of the British television dramatist Dennis Potter (1935-1994). Creeber (media studies, U. of East Anglia) examines the strengths and weaknesses of Potter's oeuvre and investigates his status as both an author and a celebrity. He also looks at Potter's relationship to women in art and in life, as well as his relationship to religion, class culture, democracy, and the romantic vision. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
November 1, 1998
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
219
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312177744