Empire of the word, Episodes 1-4
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Label
Empire of the word, Episodes 1-4
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated: M
Main title
Empire of the word
Medium
videorecording
Runtime
208
Summary
A compelling look inside the act of reading that traces its impact on more than five thousand years of human history. Introduced and narrated by Canadian writer Alberto Manguel, the series traces reading's origins; examines how we learn to read; exposes censors' attempts to prevent our reading; and finally, proposes what the future might hold for this most human of creative acts
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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Contributor
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