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Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island
11/07/1988
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- Series
- Long Ago and Far Away
- Program
- Abel's Island
- Program Number
103T
- Series Description
Long Ago and Far Away captures the spirit of children's literature in a weekly series showcasing international television programs of classic and contemporary children's books, folktales, and fairy tales. The animated and dramatic productions recall the magic of storytelling. Series release date: 1988
- Program Description
Abel's Island is the story of an articulate and sophisticated mouse who is stranded on an island far away from his loving wife Amanda and civilized community. This is an intelligent and playful retelling of the classic Robinson Crusoe story, made accessible and appealing for children by means of it animal hero and his noble efforts.
- Duration
00:31:00
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
Video
- Genres
- Children's
- Topics
- Literature
- Citation
- Chicago: “Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island,” 11/07/1988, WGBH Media Library & Archives, accessed September 25, 2016, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A.
- MLA: “Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island.” 11/07/1988. WGBH Media Library & Archives. Web. September 25, 2016. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A>.
- APA: Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island. Boston, MA: WGBH Media Library & Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A