Spartacus

Film and History

Martin M. Winkler (George Mason University)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
19 December 2006

Film theory & criticism; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; History

This is the first book systematically to analyze Kirk Douglas’ and Stanley Kubrick’s depiction of the slave revolt led by Spartacus from different historical, political, and cinematic perspectives.

Examines the film’s use of ancient sources, the ancient historical contexts, the political significance of the film, the history of its censorship and restoration, and its place in film history. Includes the most important passages from ancient authors’ reports of the slave revolt in translation.

Edited by: Martin M. Winkler (George Mason University)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 644g
ISBN: 9781405131803
ISBN 10: 1405131802
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 19 December 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin M. Winkler is Professor of Classics at George Mason University. Most recently he has edited the essay collections Troy: From Homer’s Iliad to Hollywood Epic (Blackwell, 2006), Gladiator: Film and History (Blackwell, 2004), and Classical Myth and Culture in the Cinema (2001).

Reviews for Spartacus: Film and History

Both the range of positions and also the excellent bibliographic notes (especially from Winkler and Ward) provide a fine basis for any student to develop their knowledge of the original events, the making of the movie, or the political and cultural context of the time. (Art & Archaeology, 2010) Like [Winkler's] volumes on Gladiator and Troy, [Spartacus] has fascinating information and impassioned arguments. (Cineaste, Spring 2009) The 11 essays by eight authors examine in depth the iconic classic from a variety of fascinating historical, political, and cinematic perspectives. (Choice) I thought i was becoming a little bored with Spartacus until I read this book ... it made me remember why I found the subject so fascinating in the first place. This volume is invaluable for everyone interested in epic movies, the Roman Republic, the Cold War or the process of the appropriation of rebels. (Bryn Mawr Classical Review) Winkler's Spartacus: Film and History breaks new ground ... [an] invaluable volume. (New England Classical Journal) An outstanding and innovative volume that will be very useful to teachers and students of Classics and Cinema. (Classical Outlook) As a study of a particular age and country in cinema history, the book does indeed make a contribution. (Scholia Reviews)