How Long to Read The History of German Literature on Film

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of German Literature on Film?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 3 minutes to read The History of German Literature on Film by Christiane Schönfeld

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book tells the story of German-language literature on film, beginning with pioneering motion picture adaptations of Faust in 1897 and early debates focused on high art as mass culture. It explores, analyzes and contextualizes the so-called 'golden age' of silent cinema in the 1920s, the impact of sound on adaptation practices, the abuse of literary heritage by Nazi filmmakers, and traces the role of German-language literature in exile and postwar films, across ideological boundaries in divided Germany, in New German Cinema, and in remakes and movies for cinema as well as television and streaming services in the 21st century. Having provided the narrative core to thousands of films since the late 19th century, many of German cinema's most influential masterpieces were inspired by canonical texts, popular plays, and even children's literature. Not being restricted to German adaptations, however, this book also traces the role of literature originally written in German in international film productions, which sheds light on the interrelation between cinema and key historical events. It outlines how processes of adaptation are shaped by global catastrophes and the emergence of nations, by materialist conditions, liberal economies and capitalist imperatives, political agendas, the mobility of individuals, and sometimes by the desire to create reflective surfaces and, perhaps, even art. Commercial cinema's adaptation practices have foregrounded economic interest, but numerous filmmakers throughout cinema history have turned to German-language literature not simply to entertain, but as a creative contribution to the public sphere, marking adaptation practice, at least potentially, as a form of active citizenship.

How long is The History of German Literature on Film?

The History of German Literature on Film by Christiane Schönfeld is 721 pages long, and a total of 180,971 words.

This makes it 243% the length of the average book. It also has 221% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of German Literature on Film Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 28 minutes to read The History of German Literature on Film aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of German Literature on Film?

The History of German Literature on Film is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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