Projecting the Past
| Author | : Maria Wyke |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2013-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317796077 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317796071 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (071 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Projecting the Past by : Maria Wyke
Download or read book Projecting the Past written by Maria Wyke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought vividly to life on screen, the myth of ancient Rome resonates through modern popular culture. Projecting the Past examines how the cinematic traditions of Hollywood and Italy have resurrected ancient Rome to address the concerns of the present. The book engages contemporary debates about the nature of the classical tradition, definitions of history, and the place of the past in historical film.
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