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Dead Poets Society
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Dead Poets Society (1989) (edit title/settings)

by N. H. Kleinbaum (Author) (edit contributors)

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A major June film release from Touchstone Films, this movie tie-in is a sure seller. Starring Robin Williams, this is the poignant story of an eccentric and charismatic English teacher who brings new life to a conservative boys' prep school in Vermont.

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Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary!" Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society- a secret club where,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary!" Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society- a secret club where, free from constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they discover not only the beauty of language, but the importance of making each moment count.
But the Dead Poets pledges soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. Can the clu and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destory their dreams?

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  • John Keating: New English professor at Welton Academy. Inspires his studentss to sieze the day (carpe diem), follow their dreams, and be free thinkers. Introduces his students to the Dead Poets Society.
  • Neil Perry: 16 year old student of Welton Academy. Member of the Dead Poet's Society. Has a verbally abusive and controlling father. Has dreams of becoming an actor.
  • Todd Anderson: 16 year old student at Welton Academy. Member of the Dead Poets Society. Painfully shy. Overcomes his fear of public speaking after being a student of Keating's.
  • Charlie "Nuwanda" Dalton: 16 year old student at Welton Academy. Member of the Dead Poets Society.
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  • Dead Poet Society: The Dead Poet Society was a society dedicated to sucking the marrow out of life. That phrase is by Thoreau, and was invoked at every meeting. A small group of students would meet at an old cave and they would take turns reading verses.

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Inside the stone chapel of Welton Academy, a private school nestled in the remote hills of Vermont, more than three hundred boys, all wearing the academy blazer, sat on either side of the long aisle, surrounded by proud-faced parents, and waited.

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  1. N. H. Kleinbaum (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Starfire
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Publication Date: 1989
ISBN: 0553282980
Page Count: 199

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