AndrÉ Gide 1869-1951

Synopsis

Biographical background to the work of the writer, beginning with the political involvements of the mature Gide and going beyond these to the problems of childhood and adolescence which formed his moral outlook. The emergence of the principal themes in the literary work and, with reference to the technique of painting, the various structural characteristics of Gide’s fiction.

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videotape reel. Ampex. 1. b&w. 23 min.

Year of production

1972

Availability

Hire

Subjects

English language and literature; French studies

Keywords

biographies; Gide, André; literature - French

Credits

Director

D Walker

Producer

Peter Coltman

Sponsor

Name

University of Glasgow, Department of French

Distributor

Name

University of Glasgow, Department of Media Services

Phone

0141-330 4611

Fax

0141-330 5674

Address

Southpark House
64 Southpark Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

Notes

1985 cat still current 1994