Jane Austen

Jane Austen is a classic, no doubt about it, but she’s gathered quite the cult following: normal fans don’t don Regency bonnets at a themed festival, bumper sticker their cars, ... Read more

August 24, 2014May 1, 2015

What to read when you’re stuck in an Austen circle.

Books & Reading, Jane Austen, Literary Matchmaking

The details on this ongoing project, and the factors I’m taking to heart. Readers told me 3 books they loved, 1 book they hated, and what they’re reading right now. In turn, I’m recommending 3 ... Read more

October 25, 2011May 1, 2015

I Love a Good Jane Austen Reference.

Books & Reading, Jane Austen, Relationships & Family, Work & Family

Yesterday I wrote about why women are losing in the new marriage market, which explored the cover story All the Single Ladies in this month’s Atlantic. (If you haven’t yet, ... Read more

September 23, 2011May 14, 2015

Okay. Now I Know Why People (Think They) Don’t Like Jane Austen

Books & Reading, Jane Austen, Uncategorized

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a live performance of Sense and Sensibility at my local theater. It’s an excellent theater, and the well-regarded playwright Jon Jory adapted ... Read more

August 17, 2011April 24, 2019

The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film: 1995 BBC Edition

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

The 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice was born out of director Sue Birtwistle’s vision for a modern day version: she wanted her film to be a faithful adaptation ... Read more

June 23, 2011February 3, 2014

The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film: 1980 BBC Adaptation

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

The 1980 Pride and Prejudice made-for-tv miniseries is a solid, well-respected BBC adaptation–so respected that it almost kept the 1995 version from being made. It has a reputation for being ... Read more

May 26, 2011February 3, 2014

The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film: 1940 Hollywood Edition

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

The first film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice came out in 1940. I’m a big Jane Austen fan–I love the 1995 and 2005 P&P adaptations–and I’d heard some enthusiastic buzz ... Read more

May 11, 2011February 3, 2014

The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film (2005 Focus Features Edition)

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

The Modern Mrs. Darcy is not a Jane Austen blog. But since the Modern Mrs. Darcy takes its title and byline from Jane Austen’s most famous work, I thought it ... Read more

April 1, 2011December 11, 2011

7 Quick Takes, Pride and Prejudice Edition

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Pride and Prejudice. Which film version is best? I have been running a Pride and Prejudice marathon at my house. The 1995 5-hour BBC version featuring Colin Firth and Jennifer ... Read more

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The Definitive Guide to Pride and Prejudice on Film (2005 Focus Features Edition)

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