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Marguerite Duras

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Marguerite Duras by Renate Gunther offers the first comprehensive English-language study devoted solely to the films of Marguerite Duras, including India Song, Le Camion, and Nathalie Granger. The book situates Duras' cinematic works within their autobiographical, social, and historical contexts, providing insight that enriches understanding for both specialists and general readers.
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This book is ideal for students and teachers involved in French Studies as well as those interested in Women's, Gender, and Gay and Lesbian Studies, thanks to its strong focus on gender issues. It appeals to anyone seeking a lucid and accessible introduction to Duras' cinema.

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This study of Duras cinema, examines such films as "India Song", "Le Camion", and "Nathalie Granger". It provides an introduction to her films, and locates them in their autobiographical as well as social and historical context, with an empahasis on gender issues.

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The first book in English to deal exclusively with Duras' cinema, including such films as India Song, Le Camion, and Nathalie Granger.

Provides a lucid and stimulating introduction to her films, which is accessible to a wide readership, both specialist and non-specialist. Locates the films in their autobiographical as well as social and historical context, making the book broadly interesting to students and teachers in all areas of French Studies.

The book's emphasis on gender issues widens its appeal to include those working in Women's Studies, Gender Studies, and Gay and Lesbian Studies.

Series: French Film Directors Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780719057571

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: Illustrations, black & white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Renate Gnther is Lecturer in French at the University of Sheffield

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