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Jane Austen is known for her sharp social commentary and wit in the romance novels she writes from 'Pride And Prejudice' to 'Sense And Sensibility.'
With a new Sense And Sensibility arriving in theaters and more of The Other Bennet Sister on the way, we want to know: What’s your favorite Jane Austen adaptation? As always, we invite you to contribute your own responses in the comments—and send in some prompts of your own!
To consider the question of why these adaptations work again and again, usually every 20 years, I interviewed actress Fiona Shaw, who plays the boisterous Mrs. Jennings in the new film. The always match-making Jennings brings the struggling Dashwood sisters to London and financially supports them as they search for husbands.
Image courtesy of Focus Features. By Luis Zonenberg As the Halloween season comes to a close, audiences are rolling out the red carpet for Oscar season. Hollywood tends to release most Oscar-bait films around this time of year,
Director Georgia Oakley’s exquisite adaptation resurrects Austen’s timeless romance, where women love fiercely, suffer quietly, and discover that heartbreak is seldom a gentleman’s burden.
Known for her witty characters and sharp social commentary, Jane Austen is considered one of history’s most influential female authors. With endearing characters and charming relationships fueled by miscommunications and unfortunate dilemmas in the pursuit of true love,
The 2009 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel has period drama fans in awe as they claim the series is 'faithful to the book'
Jane Austen was one of England's most celebrated novelists, known for her sharp wit, romantic storytelling and keen observations about love, class and the limited choices women faced in polite society.
Period drama fans will be thrilled to see one of Austen's most beloved novels adapted in a way that is 'faithful to the purpose of the book'
Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” was adapted into another film and released Oct. 16. The 1811 novel focuses on a sisterhood that is portrayed in the film through strong performances and stellar cinematography.
