23 Dec Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!
Jane Austen is one of the most important and popular authors in English history. Her novels discussing love, family, and society have been adored for centuries. Readers of all ages connect to the wit of Elizabeth Bennet, the compassionate nature of George Knightly, and the sisterhood between Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.
Austen’s novels have also been adapted and reimagined into books and movies countless times. The latest movie adaptation of Emma, released March 2020, was a huge hit and received a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%. The CW television network even announced they are developing a new tv series called Modern Austen that modernizes Austen’s novels.
Join us in celebrating all things Austen by reading one of her novels or enjoying one of the adaptations listed below!
Pride and Prejudice
As one of five daughters, Elizabeth Bennet has to marry well to help her family. Fitzwilliam Darcy is an eligible bachelor, but when he first meets Elizabeth, they are repulsed by each other’s pride. After a series of miscommunications and fateful meetings, they both learn how foolish it is to judge someone on first impressions.
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Pride and Prejudice (1995), Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Adaptations: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
Sense and Sensibility
Two sisters attempt to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 19th century England. They learn that a balance of sense and sensibility is required in relationships.
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Sense & Sensibility (1971), Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Emma (1996), Emma (2009), Emma (2020)
Adaptations: Clueless (1995)
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Mansfield Park (1999)
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Persuasion (2008)
Physical Copy: Evergreen Catalog
Movies and Miniseries: Northanger Abbey (2006)
