American literature on stage and screen
Subtitle: 525 works and their adaptations
By: Thomas S. Hischak
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780786468423
Subjects: American fiction; History and criticism; Film adaptations; Motion pictures and literature
Description: "Each literary work is first described and then every adaptation is examined with a discussion of how accurate the version is and how well it succeeds. In addition to famous novels and short stories by authors, there are also many bestsellers, mysteries, children's books, young adult books, horror novels, science fiction, detective stories, and sensational potboilers"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.