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Highlights
- The BBC television series Downton Abbey (2010-2016), highly rated in the UK, achieved cult status among American viewers, harking back to the days when serial dramas ruled the airwaves.
- About the Author: Scott F. Stoddart is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey.
- 236 Pages
- Drama, General
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About the Book
"This collection of new essays explores how a series about life in an early 20th century English manor home resonated with American audiences. Topics include the role of the house in literature and film, the changing roles of women and the servant class, the influence of jazz and fashion, and attitudes regarding education and the class system"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
The BBC television series Downton Abbey (2010-2016), highly rated in the UK, achieved cult status among American viewers, harking back to the days when serial dramas ruled the airwaves. The show's finale was one of the most watched in all of television history.
This collection of new essays by British and American contributors explores how a series about life in an early 20th century English manor home resonated with American audiences. Topics include the role of the house in literature and film, the changing roles of women and the servant class, the influence of jazz and fashion, and attitudes regarding education and the class system.
About the Author
Scott F. Stoddart is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey. He has written about culture, literature and the arts on such topics as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Stephen Sondheim and the Coen brothers. He is a host of the Sundance television series Love/Lust and a contributor to the PBS series American Icons.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 236
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Scott F Stoddart
Language: English
Street Date: March 29, 2018
TCIN: 1003346661
UPC: 9780786476886
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-1747
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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