Scott Allen Nollen

Robert Louis Stevenson

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ISBN 13:: 9780786467129
author:: Scott Allen Nollen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McFarland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 480
Genre:: Biography ; Autobiography
Condition:: New
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Robert Louis Stevenson's literary legacy has been extensively adapted for the screen. This book provides an in-depth examination of Stevenson's life and work, with a focus on his cinematic adaptations. From early short stories to later films, each adaptation is carefully analyzed, including the 1931 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and the 1945 version of The Body Snatcher. A detailed discussion of the process of adapting literature for film is also presented, highlighting how Stevenson's stories have been misrepresented in over 80 years of cinema. This analysis provides a unique insight into the challenges of translating literary works to the screen. By exploring Stevenson's life and work through his cinematic adaptations, this book offers a fresh perspective on the author's enduring legacy.

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