Running Time:
240 minutes
Grade Level:
7 - Adult
Captions:
Closed Captions , Spanish Subtitles
AVP Release Date:
November 2007
Producer:
Ambrose Video Publishing/Centre Communications
Presented by Jane Kaczmarek, Great American Authors: Since 1650 presents the rich, literary tradition of American storytelling...No country has produced a more impressive group of writers in a shorter period of time than America. It has been an incredible journey of finding the nation's voice, beginning with the first colonists in the 17th century, to a small cadre of brilliant 19th century New England writers who defined the unique American experience and soul, to the whole country speaking out in the 20th Century against war, poverty, racism and alienation.
Featuring such greats as Poe… Dickinson…Twain… Alcott…Hemingway..Wolfe… Steinbeck.. Vonnegut and Morrison, this eight part series presents the lives and literary output of over 60 of America's most read authors.
Designed for literary enthusiasts and history buffs alike,Great American Authors: Since 1650 is a must for every 21st century library and classroom. Authors are presented in concise, stand-alone clips, in chronological order.
Extras:
- 8 programs on 4 DVDs
- Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired
- Spanish Subtitled
- Teacher's Guides with Blackline Master Quiz
- Gallery of Authors
- Timelines
- Graphics
- Recommended Reading Lists
UPC 739815003790
Clip Length: 4 minutes 44 seconds
Reviews:
"Difficult as it might be to compile a universally accepted roster of "great" contributors to all elements of American literature, the producers of this impressive anthology may have accomplished just that. From colonists Anne Bradstreet and Cotton Mather through early 20th-century writers such as Upton Sinclair, Robert Frost, and F. Scott Fitzgerald to contemporary authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, Amy Tan, and Toni Morrison, the series presents brief synopses of the lives and works of over 60 acknowledged masters in their fields. Each of the eight chronologically divided programs covers between 5 and 11 authors within 30 minutes. While these introductions are brief and somewhat superficial, they are succinct and will spark viewer interest as they position each author into the larger picture of literary, historical, and social movements taking place during the specific time period. A nicely balanced blend of video re-creations, vintage photographs, graphics, artwork, and contemporary interviews supplement the clear and well-paced narration. To enhance the effectiveness of the program, author selection is available as are Spanish subtitles, closed captioning, and a slide show including all the authors in the program. An affordable, comprehensive, and valuable series."
- School Library JournalRead More Reviews
Reviews:
"Difficult as it might be to compile a universally accepted roster of "great" contributors to all elements of American literature, the producers of this impressive anthology may have accomplished just that. From colonists Anne Bradstreet and Cotton Mather through early 20th-century writers such as Upton Sinclair, Robert Frost, and F. Scott Fitzgerald to contemporary authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, Amy Tan, and Toni Morrison, the series presents brief synopses of the lives and works of over 60 acknowledged masters in their fields. Each of the eight chronologically divided programs covers between 5 and 11 authors within 30 minutes. While these introductions are brief and somewhat superficial, they are succinct and will spark viewer interest as they position each author into the larger picture of literary, historical, and social movements taking place during the specific time period. A nicely balanced blend of video re-creations, vintage photographs, graphics, artwork, and contemporary interviews supplement the clear and well-paced narration. To enhance the effectiveness of the program, author selection is available as are Spanish subtitles, closed captioning, and a slide show including all the authors in the program. An affordable, comprehensive, and valuable series."
- School Library Journal"A useful, well-organized introduction to American literature to introduce or recap important literary periods and authors."
- BooklistDownloadable Documents:
- Reading List 1950 to Present
- Reading List for 1856 to1925
- Blackline Master Quiz 1A
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program One
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Two
- Blackline Master Quiz 2A
- Great American Authors Timeline
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Three
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Four
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Five
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Six
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Seven
- Great American Authors Teacher's Guide Program Eight
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 3A
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 4A
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 5A
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 6A
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 7A
- Authors Blackline Master Quiz 8A