The Plague [a discussion]

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A program which provides an analysis of the novel “The Plague” by Albert Camus, some comments on symbolism found in it and some stimulus for further discussion. Discusses the life and philosophy of Camus with reference to the novel; various subject levels of the novel; narrative structure and characters.

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Credits

director

Barry Washington

producer

Richard McRoberts

production company

Country Education Project

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

509201

Language

English

Subject categories

Literature → French literature

People → Camus, Albert, 1913-1960

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q120401875

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Australia, 1982

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