Tag: Jane Austen
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The 5 Books You Need for Fall
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It might be hard to believe, but Fall is in the air—despite the 90 degree Georgia heat! Students are returning to classes, the days are growing shorter, and more than a few stores have Halloween decorations up. If you’re tired of the sun, if you’re ready to bundle up with…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Bride and Prejudice
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Bride and Prejudice transforms the original classic into a modern Indian Musical. Director Gurinder Chadha describes India’s customs as similar to that of Seventeenth Century Britain. Daughters are still married off to wealthy men and the oldest must marry before any of her sisters are allowed to enter society. This…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
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Among the many film adaptions of Pride and Prejudice, the 2005 version starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen has become one of the better known versions. Most Austen fans love this movie and are even known to reference this movie far more than the classic novel. This period piece remains…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Mr. Darcy’s Diary
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This year marks the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and the fan base just keeps growing! The field of Austentiana keeps expanding as new adaptations in books and films add more twists and adventures for the beloved characters. Mr. Darcy’s Diary by Amanda Grange…
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Link-N-Blogs: Jan 25
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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”–Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice BookScout: There’s a new…