Clarke Stuart Sarah - Literary Lost Viewing Television Through The Lens Of Literature - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: From the moment that Watership Down made its appearance on screen in season one speculation about Lost's literary allusions has played an important role in the larger discussion of the show. Fans and critics alike have noted the many references from biblical passages and children's stories to science fiction and classic novels. Literary Lost teases out the critical significance of these featured books demonstrating how literature has served to enhance the meaning of the show. It provides a fuller understanding of Lost and reveals how television can be used as a tool for stimulating a deeper interest in literary texts. The first chapter features an exhaustive list of " Lost books " including the show's predecessor texts. Subsequent chapters are arranged thematically covering topics from free will and the nature of time to parenthood and group dynamics. From Lewis Carroll's creations which appear as recurring images and themes throughout to Slaughterhouse - Five's lessons on the nature of time Literary Lost will help readers unravel the show's novelistic plot while celebrating its astonishing layers and nuances of text.
Title: Literary Lost Viewing Television Through The Lens Of Literature
Author(s): Clarke Stuart Sarah
Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
Barcode: 9781441140807
Pages: 176 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 1/13/2011
Category: Television