Great American authors since 1650: 1907-1925
During this time frame America lost its innocence. Its writers now began to struggle with the problems that accompanied modernization and industrialization. It was also the beginning of the lost generation of American authors. Presented by Jane Kacz...
Great American authors since 1650: 1650-1845
The awe-inspiring saga of America's greatest authors comes alive in Great American Authors since 1650. As the American colonies moved toward becoming an independent nation, a unique and distinctive voice poured forth from the pens of its authors. On...
Fracking: America's Energy Revolution - Program 2: The Economics
About this title: This episode focuses on the geopolitics and economic issues associated with further development of America's energy resources. It traces the history of America's oil industry, the geopolitics of oil production during the 70's, the ...
Great American authors since 1650: 1940-1949
America entered the technological age through the darkness of WWII and its aftermath. American authors were now becoming legends in their own time through mass media and popular culture. Their response was as diverse as the nation's response to livi...
Great Authors of the British Isles: Augustan and Romantic Poets
Following the English Renaissance a new kind of poet emerges, the poet hero who delves deeply into the power of nature and love for their literary inspirations. Topics covered in this title include:
*1681 - The Age of Dryden Begins
*1712 - Alexande...
Great Authors of the British Isles: Early Novelists
In the early 18th century, British literary observers noticed the gradual rise to prominence of a new kind of lengthy prose narrative. After much debate it was called 'a novel'. Topics covered in this title include: *1679 - John Bunyan, Father of th...
Great Authors of the British Isles: The Genre Innovators
Horror, science fiction, cautionary tales, detective novels and spy thrillers are all literary genres British authors pioneered. Topics covered in this title include: *1818 - Mary Shelley Gives Rise to Frankenstein
*1887 - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Int...
Great African American Authors - Program 3: 1925 - 1937
About this title: The Harlem Renaissance ended as America entered the Great Depression, but new black authors came to the forefront to contribute to the ever-growing body of African American Literature.
About the Series: One of the amazing America...
Great American authors since 1650: 1846-1855
Between the War of 1812 and the Mexican American War that ended in 1848, America experienced an exuberant economic period of growth. And it was during this time that American authors produced the nation's first great wave of classic literature. In t...
Great American authors since 1650: 1856-1906
After the Civil War the modern American novel took shape ... It was led by Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain and Henry James. It was also the time that the American literary voice came from everyone and from everywhere. Presented by Jane Kaczmarek, this...