Description
Book SynopsisOffers a critical appraisal of the work of screenwriter Andrew Davies ('Pride and Prejudice', 'The Way We Live Now'), and assesses his contribution to British television. -- .
Table of ContentsGeneral Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Andrew Davies: biographical sketch
2. Questions of authorship
3. Making his mark: Davies's non-adapted ('original') television work
4. Authorship and adaptation: Davies's adaptations from 'non-classic' literature
5. The classic-novel adaptations: Voice(s) and genre
6. Distinguishing the televisual
7. Conclusion: Davies, television, criticism and authorship
List of programmes, films and other texts
Bibliography
Appendix 1: 'The Signalman' by Charles Dickens
Appendix 2: Extract from 'The Way We Live Now' by Anthony Trollope
Index
