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I really wracked my brains to try to think of a recent book/movie pairing that I love and can recommend, but I couldn't. So I'm turning back to the classics, and who is more classic than Jane Austen? Most people are familiar with Pride and Prejudice and have seen the various screen versions, but not as many are familiar with her last novel, Persuasion.
Jane Austen has been my favorite author since I was in my teens. I've read all her novels at least once (except Emma - I have it, I just haven't read it) and I'm sure I've seen every screen version of all of them. Second only to P & P, my favorite is Persuasion. It's a gentle story with now familiar themes: a quiet young woman with a strong sense of familial duty gives up her own wishes, longings, and dreams because of the opinions and for the convenience of others. But of course that's not the end of the story!
I'm giving away two film versions of Persuasion, plus a paperback of the novel! The novel edition I've chosen is new and has a GORGEOUS cover. It also has illustrations by the same artist. I'm going to have to get my own copy of this!
I'm including two screen versions as, while I prefer the newer (2007) version, the older (1995) version is, I think, a little truer to the text. Both are British adaptations and are beautifully acted and filmed.
I'd love to hear what your favorite Austen book, movie, or spinoff is. Good luck!
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Reading: A Gentleman In Moscow
Watching: Mansfield Park (1999) and Persuasion (2007)
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Emma
ReplyDeleteI have complicated feelings about Emma. I love the film adaptations, but have never felt compelled to read the novel.
DeleteClueless is my favorite! :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Clueless!
DeleteEmma is my favorite (also happens to be my daughter's name).
ReplyDeleteIt's such a sweet name. :)
DeleteMansfield Park, that movie turned me in to a Jonny Lee Miller fan girl.
ReplyDeleteI love that movie too. Fanny Price is one of my favorite characters - and very misunderstood I think.
DeleteI thought Emma Thompson did a bang-up job with Sense and Sensibility.
ReplyDeleteShe was wonderful! But then, she's wonderful in everything. :)
DeleteBecoming Jane
ReplyDeleteI have to confess that I've had that video for at least a couple of years and still haven't watched it! Thanks for reminding me about it!
DeleteI love Clueless,I can watch it over and over!
ReplyDeleteYep, it's adorable. I never get tired of it.
DeleteEmma
ReplyDeleteYou're in very good company!
DeletePersuasion is probably my favorite because second chance romances are one of my favorite tropes :)
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteClueless is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove that movie. :)
DeleteSense and Sensibility :)
ReplyDeleteI love it too, especially the films. :)
DeleteSense & Sensibility. Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman in a swoon-worthy role. How can you go wrong?
ReplyDeleteMmmm...Alan Rickman. He's sorely missed. <3
DeleteMy favorite Jane Austen has always been Pride & Prejudice.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. I never tire of it. :)
DeleteI love Clueless
ReplyDeleteGah! So many people liking this - now I want to watch this again. I love it too.
DeleteI love all her stories but one clings to me more is Sense and Sensibility..
ReplyDelete@tisonlyme143
I've only read it once, but there are two adaptations I love.
DeleteMansfield Park
ReplyDeleteI really like the movie. Just watched it again this afternoon. :)
DeleteClueless for sure.
ReplyDeleteLOL. So far Clueless is winning.
DeletePride and Prejudice is my favorite and I have a couple favorite film adaptations.
ReplyDeleteMe too. :)
DeletePride and Prejudice. I can't even count how many times I've seen it. =)
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughters lived with me it was an early winter ritual to watch the mini series. I have no idea how many times I've seen it, but even my son has parts of it memorized. LOL.
DeleteMy favorite Jane Austen novel is Northanger Abbey. It's such a great story.
ReplyDeleteI need to read that one again - it's been a long time.
DeleteI love Sense and Sensibility and Pride And Prejudice is a second favorite
ReplyDeleteI think I love the movie better than the book. I love both of the versions I've seen.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Sylvia. I removed to protect your e-mail. :)
DeletePride and Prejudice. The A&E version, of course!
ReplyDeleteDianna
Yes! It's hard to imagine anything ever eclipsing it.
DeleteMy favorite JA book is Persuasion (I think it's her most subtle and emotionally sophisticated work), and I adore the 1995 movie version - Amanda Root was incomparable as Anne.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say it's an equal favorite for me. I love it too. I agree Amanda played the best Anne. :)
DeleteEmma
ReplyDeleteNot my favorite, but I really like the Kate Beckinsale/Mark Strong adaptation.
DeleteClueless is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteEmma in disguise. :)
DeletePride and Prejudice.
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteI loved the Pride and Prejudice movie with Kiera Knightly and I liked the book a lot too.
ReplyDeleteI love that movie too. It's one I like to have on I the background while I do other things. :)
DeletePride and Prejudice 2005 version!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good. I love the soundtrack. :)
DeleteMy favorite Book and Movie is persuasion. I especially Love the second movie you have pictured. Have you seen the really old one from 1971 with Ann Firbank and Bryan Marshall. That one is pretty good too it's actually the only one I have :)
ReplyDeleteOooh! I've seen that one available on Amazon but I've never watched it. Thanks for reminding me!
DeleteMy favorites are Pride & Prejudice and Emma. I'm thinking of re-watching them. :3
ReplyDeleteIt's always a good time to re-watch Austen! Somehow I always like watching most when the days get shorter and the weather begins to cool off. :)
DeleteI am probably one of the few women that has never read or seen a Jane Austen book/movie. I suppose I should do that eventually since she seems to be incredibly popular.
ReplyDeleteWell, if you win, you'll be able to do both!
DeleteMy favorite book id Pride & Prejudice and I like A & E's movie the best.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteNot original, but true, I love Pride and Prejudice. I like watching the Jane Austen books acted by different actors.
ReplyDeleteI do too. It's difficult to only choose one as a favorite. I never grow tired of the stories.
DeleteSense and Sensibility is my favorite, though Northanger Abbey is a close second.
ReplyDeleteBoth are great. I tend to watch S & S more, but probably just because it's on TV more often. I really like Northanger Abbey too.
DeleteI liked Pride and Prejudice and i really enjoyed the zombie version as well
ReplyDeleteBeverly Gordon
LOL. I can"t handle zombies at all! There are a couple of zombie movies I'll watch (if someone is watching with me), but mostly I avoid them. I know - I'm a horror lightweight! I did try to read the P & P & Zombies, but didn't get very far. Not my cup of tea!
DeleteMy favorite is Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth.
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ReplyDeletePride and Prejudice is my favorite.