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James Agee: Film Writing and Selected Journalism (Loa #160): Agee on Film / Uncollected Film Writing / The Night of the Hunter / Journalism and Film R
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James Agee's film criticism, renowned for its moral insight and sharp wit, established him as a pivotal literary figure in mid-20th century America. Celebrated by contemporaries like W. H. Auden, his reviews for The Nation and Time are compiled in this volume, showcasing his profound influence on American film writing. The collection not only includes classic critiques but also features previously uncollected works on iconic figures and films, such as Ingrid Bergman and Hitchcock's Lifeboat, enriching the understanding of Agee's cinematic perspectives.
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James Agee: Film Writing and Selected Journalism (Loa #160): Agee on Film / Uncollected Film Writing / The Night of the Hunter / Journalism and Film R, James Paul Gee
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- Title
- James Agee: Film Writing and Selected Journalism (Loa #160): Agee on Film / Uncollected Film Writing / The Night of the Hunter / Journalism and Film R
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Paul Gee
- Publisher
- Library of America
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 748
- ISBN13
- 9781931082822
- Category
- Film, Journalism
- Description
- James Agee's film criticism, renowned for its moral insight and sharp wit, established him as a pivotal literary figure in mid-20th century America. Celebrated by contemporaries like W. H. Auden, his reviews for The Nation and Time are compiled in this volume, showcasing his profound influence on American film writing. The collection not only includes classic critiques but also features previously uncollected works on iconic figures and films, such as Ingrid Bergman and Hitchcock's Lifeboat, enriching the understanding of Agee's cinematic perspectives.