Page, Anthony 1935-Overview
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Most widely held works by
Anthony Page
Middlemarch
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48 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,377 libraries worldwide Based on George Eliot's novel, Middlemarch is set in early nineteenth century England and charts the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the town as it divides its population into two opposing factions: the conservatives and the liberals.
The Missiles of October
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8 editions published between 1974 and 2004 in English and held by 432 libraries worldwide A dramatization of the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962. Looks at the tension and decision making process President Kennedy and his staff endured trying to make a firm point about Cuba while keeping the US out of nuclear war with the Soviet Union.
The Adams chronicles
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 413 libraries worldwide Television mini-series that dramatizes four generations of Adamses and 150 years of American history from the birth of the Revolution through the Gilded Age. Meet John Adams, a passionate revolutionary and second president; John Quincy Adams, proud son of a famous father and sixth president; Charles Francis Adams, skillful minister to Great Britain during the Civil War; historian Henry Adams; and railroad magnate Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Going beyond politics, this mini-series portrays these men as husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, as well as leaders.
Helen Mirren at the BBC
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 195 libraries worldwide The changeling: Beatrice-Joanna is betrothed to one man, but loves another. She hires her father's servant to kill her betrothed, but is then horrified at what she has done.
I never promised you a rose garden
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8 editions published between 1976 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 191 libraries worldwide A young woman's devotion to a childhood fantasy kingdom has taken over her entire life and causes her endless pain and degradation. Placed in a mental hospital, she has the great good fortune to have a truly caring therapist who tries to help her accept reality, even though reality isn't so great either.
Heartbreak House
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7 editions published between 1984 and 1988 in English and held by 180 libraries worldwide An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House which presents a cynical look at life amony England's uppercrust, namely, the Shotover family.
My zinc bed
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 105 libraries worldwide This three-character piece centers on Paul, a young poet and recovering alcoholic; billionaire businessman Victor, who befriends and employs him; and Victor's young wife Elsa, an alcoholic who has chosen to recover without the help of Paul's relied-upon AA meetings.
Absolution
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12 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and French and held by 104 libraries worldwide Psychological drama about an uncompromising priest at an English boys' school who becomes the victim of his own tyrannical behavior. Based on a true story.
Bill
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6 editions published between 1981 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 104 libraries worldwide These two heartwarming movies tell the story of Bill, an innocent, generous, mentally handicapped man, as he learns the ways of New York City and becomes independent.
Pack of lies
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3 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 73 libraries worldwide A friendship between two women is threatened when one of them is accused of espionage.
George Eliot collection
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 61 libraries worldwide Five made-for-televison movies based on the novels of George Eliot.
The Lady vanishes
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6 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and held by 49 libraries worldwide A girl investigates the disappearance of an old lady on board a train in Europe, on the eve of WWII.
The Nightmare years
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4 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in English and held by 42 libraries worldwide This is the true story of William L. Shirer, an American journalist in Nazi Berlin, who reported his firsthand experiences of the workings of the German high command between 1934 and 1940.
Middlemarch
by George Eliot
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6 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide Middlemarch is set in the 1830's a time of great change in England. The Industrial Revolution is about to split the town into two opposing factions, the conservatives and the progressives. A town full of people like ourselves, struggling to give their lives meaning in a world which is often bewildering, but always rich and infinitely fascinating.
The Adams chronicles. Volume 2
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide Television mini-series that dramatizes four generations of Adamses and 150 years of American history from the birth of the Revolution through the Gilded Age. Meet John Adams, a passionate revolutionary and second president; John Quincy Adams, proud son of a famous father and sixth president; Charles Francis Adams, skillful minister to Great Britain during the Civil War; historian Henry Adams; and railroad magnate Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Going beyond politics, this mini-series portrays these men as husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, as well as leaders.
Monte Carlo
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2 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 33 libraries worldwide Based on a novel by Stephen Sheppard. As World War II rages in Europe, Monte Carlo becomes the perfect refuge spot for stars, celebrities, and international spies. Cabaret singer Katrina Petrovna leads a double life as a spy who collects war secrets and passes them to the British Intelligence. Then there's the American novelist, Harry, who's vacationing while suffering from writer's block and is accompanied by a rich, beautiful divorcee named Evelyn.
The changeling
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 30 libraries worldwide Beatrice-Joanna is betrothed to one man, but loves another. She hires her father's servant to kill her betrothed, but is then horrified at what she has done.
Multicultural education and the 'all white' school
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2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide
Heartbreak house part I, part II, part III
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Offering a comment on contemporary life under the threat of nuclear war, this is the story of a captain and his daughter who welcome an odd assortment of people into their home for several days.
Miss Shumway jette un sort
by James Hadley Chase
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5 editions published between 1968 and 2007 in French and held by 6 libraries worldwide Miss Shumway, femme aussi belle que vénale, est une prestidigitatrice qui use de ses charmes pour extorquer de l'argent aux hommes. Un beau jour, deux hommes lui proposent une affaire qu'elle ne peut pas refuser et finit par se retrouver possédée par la plus vieille des magies mexicaines. Le journaliste Ross Millan est mandaté par son patron de la retrouver. more
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Page, Tony, 1935-
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English
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French (25) Spanish (14) German (9) No Linguistic content (7) Multiple languages (2) Danish (1) Polish (1) Covers
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