Jane Austen in Hollywood
In 1995 and 1996 six film or television adaptations of Jane Austen's novels were produced -- an unprecedented number. More amazingly, all of them were critical and/or box office successes. What... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0813120845
ISBN13:9780813120843
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:University Press of Kentucky
Length:202 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Easy to read; easy to recommend.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Easy and accessible reading on a great writer. One of the best things about this book is the lack of critical consensus on so many important Austen issues (especially concerning her ostensible feminism and her indisputable irony)--it's always amusing (and enlightening) to listen in on a civilised, academic brawl! Do make sure to get the 2nd edition with 14 essays including the new one, "The Mouse that Roared."
How to love the movies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book really helped me explain Jane Austen to my husband. Now he watches the movies with me quite contentedly.
2nd edition
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The second edition (available only in paperback) contains a new essay, "The Mouse that Roared," about Patricial Rozema's film of Mansfield Park.
Excellent juxtaposition of recent Austen film & originals
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I'm a big fan of Jane Austen in all forms. I've always thought that a mediocre Austen film is better than none at all. This book takes a fascinating scholarly look at Austen's film treatment. The authors say everything all true Austen fans have muttered about the films ("where's THAT in the book?!") and explains why it was done in such a way (for example, modern filmgoers won't appreciate an ugly, boring Edward Ferrers). Contains amusing critique of Thompsons S & S--that Austen's originial may have been more "feminist" than Thompson! If you enjoy the original written Austen and/or the recent film versions, you'll love this book.
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