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Masterpiece: America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama
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Published:
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxi, 223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status:
Superior Adult Nonfiction
791.45 W52m
Description

"The definitive guide for scholars and fans alike to all things Masterpiece and Mystery!" - Booklist Starred Review • In 1971, Masterpiece Theatre debuted on PBS. Fifty years later, America’s appetite for British drama has never been bigger. In this book, Nancy West provides a fascinating history of this beloved program.

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Superior Adult Nonfiction
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781538134474

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Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-209) and index.
Description
"What accounts for Masterpiece's longevity and influence? This book offers two reasons: the power of its drama and its aspirational appeal. Masterpiece delivers great stories, stories that transport, enthrall, enrich, and comfort us. But it also speaks to a uniquely American belief in the possibility of self-improvement, even self-transformation, through the acquisition of "culture""--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

West, N. M. (2020). Masterpiece: America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama. Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

West, Nancy Martha, 1963-. 2020. Masterpiece: America's 50-year-old Love Affair With British Television Drama. Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

West, Nancy Martha, 1963-, Masterpiece: America's 50-year-old Love Affair With British Television Drama. Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

West, Nancy Martha. Masterpiece: America's 50-year-old Love Affair With British Television Drama. Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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