Bibliograph

Masterpiece, America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama, Nancy West

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Label

Masterpiece, America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama, Nancy West

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-209) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Masterpiece

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1154125515

Responsibility statement

Nancy West

Sub title

America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama

Summary

"What accounts for Masterpiece's longevity and influence? This book offers two reasons: the power of its drama and its aspirational appeal. Masterpiece delivers great stories, stories that transport, enthrall, enrich, and comfort us. But it also speaks to a uniquely American belief in the possibility of self-improvement, even self-transformation, through the acquisition of "culture""--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Masterpiece and the allure of tradition -- Mastering television -- Upstairs, downstairs and Downton Abbey -- The politics and culture of being Masterpiece -- Loving literature -- History lessons -- Masterly mysteries -- Quality assurance -- Acting up -- A Masterpiece travel guide

Target audience

adult

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