Mark Twain. [videorecording (DVD)]
Mark Twain. [videorecording (DVD)]
Publication Date
:
2010
Publication Information
:
Berkeley, Calif, : PBS,
Physical Description
:
2 videodiscs (ca. 240 min.)
Subject Term
:
Biographical films.
Made-for-TV movies.
Documentary films.
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Additional Contributors
:
Burns, Ken, 1953- ,
Summary
:
Considered the funniest man of his time, Mark Twain was a critic of human nature who used his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed, and racism. As America's best loved author, he created some of its most memorable characters and quoted sayings. Director Ken Burns digs beneath the legend to discover the true Twain and reveals his extraordinary life, filled with adventure and literary pursuit, incredible success and defeat, comedy, and tragedy.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781415702536
General Note
:
DVD.
Unrated.
Language Note
:
A film directed by Ken Burns.
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic DVD | Adult Non-Fiction DVD | 818.409 M34 | Checked In |