The 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie is both widely popular and widely criticized. Does it deserve either such praise or such censure?
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(Less a review than a rambling declaration of enthusiasm:) Pride and Prejudice is Austen's best-known work for good reasons.
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Enter to win a selection of stickers featuring Jane Austen's Persuasion, from One Brave Leap. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 31 at midnight (EST).
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Steve Hockensmith, author of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies prequel and sequel, talks adaptational writing and Austen's long-lasting appeal.
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Enter to win a candle inspired by Mansfield Park's Fanny Price, from Recto & Verso. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 17 at midnight (EST).
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Enter to win a set of exclusive handmade earrings from The Tiny Wren! Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 3 at midnight (EST).
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Autumn de Wilde's Emma is a colorful, modern romantic comedy. For viewers who don't usually like period dramas, it's perfect. For fans of all things Regency and tradition... not so much.
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In honor of America's Juneteenth, Dr. Olivia Murphy from the University of Sydney answered some questions I had about race, the Regency era, and the realities of life in Austen's British Empire.
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With its attention to detail, social hierarchies, shots of beautiful estates, and loyalty to plot and characters, BBC's 2009 Emma miniseries might be the best period drama adaptation I've seen.
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Andrew Davies' writing delivers a charming adaptation with faithful characters, though the pacing could use some work.