A BOOK ABOUT THE FILM MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN

Identifies and examines the plethora of cultural, historical, and topical allusions in the film--from first century Jerusalem through 1970s Great Britain. Organized chronologically by scene, the entries cover literary and metaphoric allusions, symbolisms, names, peoples, and places, as well as the many social, cultural, and historical elements that populate this film.