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Series
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pub. Date
c1996
Physical Desc
2 v. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Contains the Italian text of Dante Alighieri's "Inferno," in which a man is guided by the Roman poet Virgil through the nine circles of hell, with English verse translations on facing pages; and includes canto-by-canto commentary.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Language
English
Description
Daphne du Maurier's tale of romance and suspense stars Charles Dance as Maxim de Winter and Emilia Fox as his new bride, who finds that the head housekeeper of Manderley, Mrs. Danvers (Diana Rigg), is devoted to her dead mistress, Rebecca.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Language
English
Description
Mrs. de Winter revives Manderley's famous ball, but, encouraged by Mrs. Danvers to copy her dress from a painting, she incurs Maxim's wrath. Mrs. Danvers' taunting reaches a climax as she declares Rebecca is still ruler at the house.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Language
English
Description
Uncertain of her future but unwilling to sacrifice her freedom, Bathsheba Everdene rejects the proposal of dependable Gabriel Oak. Gabriel can only watch as Bathsheba flirts with Mr. Boldwood, unleashing a passionate obsession inside him.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Language
English
Description
Gabriel and Mr. Boldwood forsake their hearts upon the arrival of the dashing, womanizing soldier Frank Troy, who, despite being in love with another woman himself, sees a challenge in Bathsheba and sets out to win her.
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 190 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The most autobiographical of Dickens' works, David Copperfield often echoes the writer's own life. It tells a moving story of David's journey from birth to maturity, a journey which inextricably links his life with some of Dickens' most colorful and extraordinary families.
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A mother and her three Edwardian children move to a country house in Yorkshire after the mysterious disappearance of their father. The children become fascinated by a nearby train and their kindness helps them befriend an older gentleman who may be able to solve the mystery of their missing father.
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Behind the shutters of a Victorian family's home lies a lethal potion of lust, corruption and greed ... The Blackheath Poisonings, based on the best-selling mystery novel by Julian Symons, and adapted by Simon Raven (Edward and Mrs. Simpson), boldly and brilliantly redefines the Victorian era."--Container.
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Masterpiece volume 8
Language
English
Description
Annette is pregnant, but becomes seriously ill during childbirth.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 3
Language
English
Description
Irene and Bosinney plan to run away together and Soames is furious that the project is overspending again and decides to sue Bosinney.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Language
English
Description
Soames is concerned about his marriage and hires Bosinney to build a country house at Robin Hill for Irene, bringing the couple together and they soon fall in love.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 5
Language
English
Description
1899 - bankrupt after gambling losses Dartie steals Winifred's pearls, and threatens to shoot her when confronted. He leaves. She starts divorce proceedings.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 4
Language
English
Description
Grieving after Bosinney's death, Irene runs away. Penniless she lives on the streets but is rescued by another destitute woman. Soames is forced to come to terms with losing her.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 6
Language
English
Description
Soames goes to Paris for one last chance with Irene. She tells him she hates him.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Language
English
Description
The Forsyte family gather to celebrate the engagement of Winifred Forsyte to Montague Dartie, but Winifred's parents, Emily and James, disapprove.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 7
Language
English
Description
Soames travels to Paris but is decidedly rebuffed by Irene, who has fallen for Jolyon; they are named in the divorce petition, and are soon parents to a son, Jon.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 4
Language
English
Description
Fleur arrives at Jon's cottage where he is working for a local farmer. Irene and Jolyon get a letter from Jon explaining that he wants to have some time on his own.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Language
English
Description
Soames and family are preparing to go to London for Aunt Hester's birthday party.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 3
Language
English
Description
Jon and Fleur agree to travel on the train together when she has to return home, meanwhile Soames has plans for Fleur, a house party.
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