The Fiery Serpent: A Christian Theory of Film and TheaterPAUL KURITZ, 2006 - 196 pages What is the true purpose of the arts? Using Shakespeare's Hamlet and Kazan's On the Waterfront as examples, The Fiery Serpent sets the standard for film and theater that reflects the model God put forth in creation. |
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