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Art & Culture, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group), 6 hours 40 mins
It was written in Italian in the 14th century. It's a vast poem about someone who goes to the underworld after death and meets people in Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. It takes over 19 hours to get through it. These facts alone might make it impossibly daunting. Yet for the last 700 years or so it has fascinated re...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group), 6 hours 40 mins
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It was written in Italian in the 14th century. It's a vast poem about someone who goes to the underworld after death and meets people in Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. It takes over 19 hours to get through it. These facts alone might make it impossibly daunting. Yet for the last 700 years or so it has fascinated readers of all sorts and backgrounds and nationalities. And it's a screenbook, not just an audiobook! But the fact is most people view st...
It was written in Italian in the 14th century. It's a vast poem about someone who goes to the underworld after death and meets people in Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. It takes over 19 hours to get through it. These facts alone might make it impossibly daunting. Yet for the last 700 years or so it has fascinated readers of all sorts and backgrounds and nationalities. And it's a screenbook, not just an audiobook! But the fact is most people view stuff on their smartphones - having the words roll by (accompanied by some remarkable images by Blake and Botticelli) you'll probably find makes it a lot easier to take - to follow....but you can just listen if you want. It's been translated many times - in verse and prose. Here it is in verse by an English poet - Laurence Binyon. (early 20th century) Dante wrote in verse - a very constraining verse form called terza rima - three lines of regular beats with the first and last rhyming. What could be tougher than that? Poetry does not deal with facts so much as feelings and this is how it comes over. It is written in the religious framework of Dante's time. He is not for or against it. It's just the way it is. After a while the 700 years or so just fade away. We are there. The past becomes the present. I spent the first lockdown doing it. I hope you enjoy the journey.
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Literature
Content Type
Poetry
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Art & Culture
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Topic / Theme
Poetry
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Famous Authors, Goethe
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2006), 36 mins
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, into a well-to-do family. He made some attempts to become a lawyer but eventually began writing poetry and novels. He was immediately successful. He joined the court of the Duke of Weimar and from there became accepted as the greatest...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2006), 36 mins
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, into a well-to-do family. He made some attempts to become a lawyer but eventually began writing poetry and novels. He was immediately successful. He joined the court of the Duke of Weimar and from there became accepted as the greatest writer of his age. The film covers his life and background and ends with an overview of his work. General Audience
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
Topic / Theme
Fiction, Drama, Poetry
Copyright Message
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Famous Authors, Confucius
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2008), 36 mins
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of the Chinese sage known to the west as Confucius. He did not found a religion and there is nothing about what he said which we have to believe. But the ideas about government and how humans should behave if they wish to live a frutiful life have coloured Ch...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2008), 36 mins
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This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of the Chinese sage known to the west as Confucius. He did not found a religion and there is nothing about what he said which we have to believe. But the ideas about government and how humans should behave if they wish to live a frutiful life have coloured Chinese life throughout its history. The film explores his background and ideas and how even today Confucius is a powerful force for good...
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of the Chinese sage known to the west as Confucius. He did not found a religion and there is nothing about what he said which we have to believe. But the ideas about government and how humans should behave if they wish to live a frutiful life have coloured Chinese life throughout its history. The film explores his background and ideas and how even today Confucius is a powerful force for good in Chinese society. General Audience
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Literature
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Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Confucius, 551 BC-479 BC
Topic / Theme
Non-Fiction, Philosophical Writings, Historical Writings
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 TMW Media
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Famous Authors, Hemingway
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2019), 29 mins
Traces the life and literary career of Ernest Hemingway, using portraits and views of places associated with his life. "Enigmatic and intriguing, Hemingway is one of America's favorite authors. His dramatic understatement, dialogue and use of heroes made for great human interest.
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2019), 29 mins
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Traces the life and literary career of Ernest Hemingway, using portraits and views of places associated with his life. "Enigmatic and intriguing, Hemingway is one of America's favorite authors. His dramatic understatement, dialogue and use of heroes made for great human interest. General Audience
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Ernest Hemingway, 1899-1961
Topic / Theme
Fiction
Copyright Message
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Famous Authors, Blake
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 39 mins
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of William Blake. He was born the son of a hosier in the then respectable district of Soho in London. He had no formal education but was taught by his mother. He was a voracious reader and as a boy he drew constantly. He studied at an art school and learned t...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 39 mins
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This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of William Blake. He was born the son of a hosier in the then respectable district of Soho in London. He had no formal education but was taught by his mother. He was a voracious reader and as a boy he drew constantly. He studied at an art school and learned the trade of engraving by which he lived. His painting and poetry were valued by only a few in his own times and he died in poverty. Gra...
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of William Blake. He was born the son of a hosier in the then respectable district of Soho in London. He had no formal education but was taught by his mother. He was a voracious reader and as a boy he drew constantly. He studied at an art school and learned the trade of engraving by which he lived. His painting and poetry were valued by only a few in his own times and he died in poverty. Gradually over the ensuing centuries his reputation has grown until now he is highly regarded as a remarkable and talented visionary. The film includes several of his unusual illustrated poems. It is followed by a brief overview of his work. General Audience
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Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
William Blake, 1757-1827
Topic / Theme
Poetry
Copyright Message
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Famous Authors, Eliot
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 36 mins
George Eliot was born Mary Anne Evans in 1819 near the small town of Nuneaton in Warwickshire. Her father ran the estate of the local landowner. She had an excellent education in local schools and took up journalism. She began writing novels when she was over 30 and became one of the most celebrated and influentia...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 36 mins
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George Eliot was born Mary Anne Evans in 1819 near the small town of Nuneaton in Warwickshire. Her father ran the estate of the local landowner. She had an excellent education in local schools and took up journalism. She began writing novels when she was over 30 and became one of the most celebrated and influential writers of her age. The film by Malcolm Hossick traces her life and her remarkable achievements in fields until then dominated by men...
George Eliot was born Mary Anne Evans in 1819 near the small town of Nuneaton in Warwickshire. Her father ran the estate of the local landowner. She had an excellent education in local schools and took up journalism. She began writing novels when she was over 30 and became one of the most celebrated and influential writers of her age. The film by Malcolm Hossick traces her life and her remarkable achievements in fields until then dominated by men. It is followed by a brief overview of her work. General Audience
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Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
George Eliot, 1819-1880
Topic / Theme
Fiction
Copyright Message
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Famous Authors, Hardy
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 36 mins
Thomas Hardy was born into the family of a practical country builder in mid 19th century England. He got a good education in the local town of Dorchester on the south coast and after beginning as an architect he soon developed into one of the most prolific and popuar novelists of his times. the film follows his nt...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2020), 36 mins
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Thomas Hardy was born into the family of a practical country builder in mid 19th century England. He got a good education in the local town of Dorchester on the south coast and after beginning as an architect he soon developed into one of the most prolific and popuar novelists of his times. the film follows his nteresting life and is followed by a concise overview of his works. General Audience
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Thomas Hardy, 1840-1928
Topic / Theme
Poetry, Fiction
Copyright Message
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Famous Authors, Wordsworth
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2007), 36 mins
William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth in the Lake District in 1770. His father ran the estate of a local landowner and the family lived in a large and comfortable house. He was well educated at the grammar school in nearby Hawkshead and he went to St John's College Cambridge in 1737. He lived most of his life...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2007), 36 mins
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William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth in the Lake District in 1770. His father ran the estate of a local landowner and the family lived in a large and comfortable house. He was well educated at the grammar school in nearby Hawkshead and he went to St John's College Cambridge in 1737. He lived most of his life in his beloved Lake District enjoying the fame he achieved as the greatest poet of the romantic age. The film covers his life and the...
William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth in the Lake District in 1770. His father ran the estate of a local landowner and the family lived in a large and comfortable house. He was well educated at the grammar school in nearby Hawkshead and he went to St John's College Cambridge in 1737. He lived most of his life in his beloved Lake District enjoying the fame he achieved as the greatest poet of the romantic age. The film covers his life and the background to his work.
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Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
William Wordsworth, 1770-1850
Topic / Theme
Poets, Poetry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 TMW Media
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Famous Authors, Edgar Allan Poe
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2016), 41 mins
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston the son of actors David and Elizabeth Poe. His father disappeared when he was three and his mother died a year later. He was adopted by a Richmond, Virginia family called Allan. When he was 17 he was disowned by his foster parents. He was determined to be a writer and through man...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2016), 41 mins
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Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston the son of actors David and Elizabeth Poe. His father disappeared when he was three and his mother died a year later. He was adopted by a Richmond, Virginia family called Allan. When he was 17 he was disowned by his foster parents. He was determined to be a writer and through many difficulties he succeeded ibecoming one of the first great imaginative writers in the United States. This film by Malcolm Hossick cov...
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston the son of actors David and Elizabeth Poe. His father disappeared when he was three and his mother died a year later. He was adopted by a Richmond, Virginia family called Allan. When he was 17 he was disowned by his foster parents. He was determined to be a writer and through many difficulties he succeeded ibecoming one of the first great imaginative writers in the United States. This film by Malcolm Hossick covers his extraordinary life and goes some way to explaining his remarkable and continuing success. It is followed by a brief overview of his work. General Audience
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Topic / Theme
Poetry, Fiction
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 TMW Media
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Famous Authors, Burns
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2017), 35 mins
This film by Malcolm Hossick follows the life and times of the 18th century Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Burns came from a simple farming background but his poetry was soon accepted as of remarkable quality and he is now remembered as the ploughman poet. The film includes examples of his work and is followed by an...
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media, in Famous Authors (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2017), 35 mins
Description
This film by Malcolm Hossick follows the life and times of the 18th century Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Burns came from a simple farming background but his poetry was soon accepted as of remarkable quality and he is now remembered as the ploughman poet. The film includes examples of his work and is followed by an overview of his work. General Audience
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011, Academy Media
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Famous Authors
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Robert Burns, 1759-1796
Topic / Theme
Poetry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 TMW Media
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