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Tag Gallagher's Monumental Study of Roberto Rossellini

publication · 2026-04-23

Tag Gallagher's 'The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini' is a monumental scholarly work exceeding 1,000 pages, drawing on historical, philosophical, and aesthetic knowledge. Originally published in 1998, it follows Gallagher's earlier major book 'John Ford, the Man and His Films' (University of California Press, 1986). The volume demonstrates Gallagher's deep, interconnected understanding of classical and modern cinema, refined over years of cross-referencing.

Key facts

  • Tag Gallagher is an American academic.
  • The book is titled 'The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini'.
  • The book exceeds 1,000 pages.
  • It draws on historical, philosophical, and aesthetic knowledge.
  • The original edition was published in 1998.
  • Gallagher's first major book was 'John Ford, the Man and His Films' (1986).
  • 'John Ford, the Man and His Films' was published by University of California Press.
  • The work reflects a global knowledge of classical and modern cinema.

Entities

Artists

  • Tag Gallagher
  • Roberto Rossellini
  • John Ford

Institutions

  • University of California Press

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