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Six centuries of verse / Thames ; compiled by Anthony Thwaite ; series written by Anthony Thwaite ; series producer, Diana Potter ; produced and directed by Richard Mervyn.

[United States] : Athena ; Silver Springs, MD : Acorn Media, [2010]

3 videodiscs (approximately 410 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times. Historical background complements the seductive rhythms of the poems themselves, as performed by the greatest actors of our times. Features works by great English and American poets, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, Dylan Thomas, Emily Dickinson, John Milton, and many more.

Not rated.

English poetry -- History and criticism.

English poetry.

American poetry -- History and criticism.

American poetry.

Oral interpretation of poetry.

Educational television programs.

Cultural television programs.

Nonfiction television programs.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.

Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991.

Gecks, Nicholas.

Glover, Julian, 1935-

Richardson, Ian, 1934-2007.

Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983..

Remick, Lee.

Keach, Stacy.

Hopkins, Anthony, 1937-.

Thwaite, Anthony.

Mervyn, Richard.

Potter, Diana, 1934-1991..

Thames Television, ltd.

Athena (Firm)

Acorn Media (Firm)

Originally produced in 1984.

On container: Poetry's greatest hits brought to life.

Special features: lives of the poets; about the actors. Print viewer's guide, which includes what to listen for, questions to consider, avenues for further learning, glossary, English verse by era, and more.

Editor, Brian Mongini, Sharon Goodman ; photography, Frank Hodge [and others].

Presented by John Gielgud ; Peggy Ashcroft, Cyril Cusack, Nicholas Gecks, Julian Glover, Lee Remick, Ian Richardson, Ralph Richardson, Stacy Keach, Anthony Hopkins.

DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3), NTSC; Dolby Digital.

In English; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Disc 1. episode 1. Chaucer to Ted Hughes, 1384-1984 ; ep. 2. Old English ; ep. 3. Chaucer, 1340-1400 ; ep. 4. Medieval to Elizabethan, 1400-1600 ; ep. 5. Shakespeare, 1564-1616 ; ep. 6. Metaphysical & devotional, 1590-1670 (ca. 152 min.) -- Disc 2. ep. 7. Milton, 1608-1674 ; ep. 8. Restoration & Augustan, 1660-1745 ; ep. 9. Romantic pioneers, 1750-1805 ; ep. 10. Wordsworth, 1770-1850 ; ep. 11. Younger romantics, 1800-1824 (ca. 128 min.) -- Disc 3. ep. 12. Victorians, 1837-1901 ; ep. 13. American pioneers, 1855-1910 ; ep. 14. Romantics & realists, 1870-1920 ; ep. 15. Early twentieth century, 1914-1939 ; ep. 16. Towards the present, 1934-1984 (ca. 130 min.).

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