British Literature
Austen Adaptations: Diverse in Genre, Style, and Medium
The history of adaptations of Jane Austen’s work shows us that many adaptations have built upon previous adaptations, and many still commit to that tradition. […]
Professor Devoney Looser
Literature
The First Hollywood Austen Adaptation Wasn’t Exactly Perfect
Max Gordon was the producer of a stage adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. But his ultimate intention was to adapt the play itself into a movie that would include Laurence Olivier. […]
British Literature
How Did Austen’s Mr. Darcy Turn Into a Sexy Heartthrob?
Helen Jerome’s stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in 1935 has been the most successful stage adaptation of the novel ever since. It was seen worldwide. […]
British Literature
Effect of Pop Culture on Jane Austen’s Works
Not much time has passed since college professors objected to Jane Austen’s work being popularized in mass media. Today, she is one of the most beloved authors in pop culture. […]
British Literature
Jane Austen Societies in England and America
While the first organized Jane Austen Society was founded in England in 1940, in America, Jane Austen Society of North America, or JASNA, was formed in 1979. Austen admirers have ensured that she remains popular. […]
British Literature
Criticism and Appreciation: Authors on Jane Austen
Following her death in 1817, Jane Austen shot to literary fame with her name being equaled with literary stalwarts of the day. Many authors lauded her works for their ingenuity, while many others detested the same. […]
British Literature
How Jane Austen’s Literary Legacy Was Shaped
Jane Austen’s family played a major role in pushing forward and maintaining her literary fame after her death. Their writings give an insight into the life and workings of her mind. […]
British Literature
The Tribute to Jane Austen by Her Brother
Jane Austen’s brother, Henry Austen, wrote a short biographical notice following her death in 1817. Even though the notice serves to depict Jane as a humble, religious, and demure girl, it raises doubts regarding the veracity of his portrayal. […]
British Literature
The Various Themes in Austen’s Unfinished ‘Sanditon’
Austen’s unfinished ‘Sanditon’ explores health and illness alongside a complicated cast of characters. It reveals an author at the height of her powers, who, though ill herself, satirizes sickness and exposes injustice. […]
British Literature
The Intriguing Character of Miss Lambe in Austen’s ‘Sanditon’
Miss Lambe is called “about seventeen, half mulatto, chilly and tender” in ‘Sanditon’. In her character, while some see Jane Austen’s conservatism on issues of race, class, and gender, others see something more progressive. […]