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Margaret Atwood

Synopsis
Margaret Atwood, in conversation with with Hermione Lee at the ICA discusses: Themes of women ‘breaking out’ ; Visual imagery as inspiration; Literature informed by fairy tales; Writing as a woman from the male point of view; Mythology in contemporary literature using humour.
Series
Writers in Conversation, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1985
Notes
Available for streaming or download from http://www.roland-collection.com/rolandcollection/literature/101/W43.htm
Uses
Literature students.*
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
Atwood, Margaret; writers - Canadian; literature - Canadian

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£89.00 or free online
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
40 minutes
Year
2004

Production Company

Name

ICA Video

Notes
The ICA Writers in Conversation series are available for sale or free access online from the Roland Collection http://www.roland-collection.com

Distributor

Name

Roland Collection

Email
info@rolandcollection.com
Web
http://www.rolandcollection.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01797 230 421
Fax
01797 230 677
Address
Peasmarsh
East Sussex
TN31 6XG
Notes
A collection of hundreds of international documentaries covering all aspects of art including architecture, archaeology, art appreciation and restoration, as well as some programmes on literature and creative writing. For sale on video and DVD or viewing online by annual subscription or pay-per-view.

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