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Dive into the captivating world of cinema with The Never-ending Brief Encounter, a profound exploration of love, sacrifice, and moral choices. This essential read, published by Manchester University Press in 2019, revisits the iconic film that has resonated with audiences for over seventy years. Through rich narrative and keen analysis, the book delves into the poignant connection between two souls who find themselves inexplicably in love, emphasizing how their relationship mirrors the universal quest for meaning beyond mere self-gratification.
Readers will discover how the film's timeless themes have permeated popular culture, influencing countless references and tributes across generations. The allure of Brief Encounter extends far beyond its initial release, as even those born long after its debut recognize its profound impact. Engage with insights that illuminate the ways our understanding of love and responsibility has evolved, yet remains deeply rooted in the choices we face. This book is not simply a retrospective; it’s an invitation to reflect on enduring values in a rapidly changing world.
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ISBN: 9781526124401
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526124401
Year: 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This is a book for all those who have been absorbed and moved by Brief Encounter in the seventy or so years since its first appearance. It explores the central relationship of the film, where two people who fall unexpectedly in love come to realise that there is more to life than self-gratification. Mores have undoubtedly changed, for better or worse, but that essential moral choice has never lost its power. While acknowledging this, the book goes further in an effort to account for the way the film has passed into the wider culture. People born decades after its first appearance are now adept at picking up references to it, whether a black-and-white scene in a much later film or a passing joke about a bald man in a barber's shop. -- .
Readers will discover how the film's timeless themes have permeated popular culture, influencing countless references and tributes across generations. The allure of Brief Encounter extends far beyond its initial release, as even those born long after its debut recognize its profound impact. Engage with insights that illuminate the ways our understanding of love and responsibility has evolved, yet remains deeply rooted in the choices we face. This book is not simply a retrospective; it’s an invitation to reflect on enduring values in a rapidly changing world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526124401
Shipping Information: Enjoy free shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526124401
Year: 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This is a book for all those who have been absorbed and moved by Brief Encounter in the seventy or so years since its first appearance. It explores the central relationship of the film, where two people who fall unexpectedly in love come to realise that there is more to life than self-gratification. Mores have undoubtedly changed, for better or worse, but that essential moral choice has never lost its power. While acknowledging this, the book goes further in an effort to account for the way the film has passed into the wider culture. People born decades after its first appearance are now adept at picking up references to it, whether a black-and-white scene in a much later film or a passing joke about a bald man in a barber's shop. -- .