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- Austen, Jane,--Knowledge--Performing arts
- Theater--History--18th century
- Austen, Jane,--Criticism and interpretation
- Theater--History--19th century
- Austen, Jane,--Appreciation--History
- Women novelists, English--18th century--History and criticism
- Austen, Jane,--Adaptations--History and criticism
- Women novelists, English--19th century--History and criticism
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Title Statement | The genius of Jane Austen: her love of theatre and why she works in Hollywood / Paula Byrne. |
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Author | Byrne, Paula |
Additional Contributors | Byrne, Paula |
Publication | New York: Harper Perennial,2017. |
Edition | First US Harper Perennial edition, Updated edition. |
Extent of Item | xvii, 334 pages |
ISBN | 0062674498 (pbk.) 9780062674494 (pbk.) |
Other Number | 3117452 |
General Notes | Originally published as: Jane Austen and the theatre. London : Hambledon and London, 2002. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
Summary | This updated edition of Paula Byrne's debut book includes new material that explores the history of Austen stage adaptations, why her books work so well on screen, and what that reveals about one of the world's most beloved authors. An exploration of Austen's passion for the stage - she acted in amateur productions, frequently attended the theatre, and even scripted several early works in play form - it took a nuanced look at how powerfully her stories were influenced by theatrical comedy. This updated edition delves into the long and lucrative history of Austen adaptations. The film world's love affair with Austen spans decades, from A.A. Milne's "Elizabeth Bennet," performed over the radio in 1944 to raise morale, to this year's Love and Friendship. Austen's work has proven so abidingly popular that these movies are more easily identifiable by lead actor than by title: the Emma Thompson Sense and Sensibility, the Carey Mulligan Northanger Abbey, the Laurence Olivier Pride and Prejudice. Byrne even takes a captivating detour into a multitude of successful spin-offs, including the phenomenally brilliant Clueless. And along the way, she overturns the notion of Jane Austen as a genteel, prim country mouse, demonstrating that Jane's enduring popularity in film, TV, and theater points to a woman of wild comedy and outrageous behavior. For lovers of everything Jane Austen, as well as for a new generation discovering her for the first time. Why this beloved author still resonates with readers and movie audiences today. |
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By Topic | Theater--History--18th century |
Theater--History--19th century | |
Women novelists, English--History and criticism--18th century | |
Women novelists, English--History and criticism--19th century | |
By Name | Austen, Jane,1775-1817--Knowledge--Performing arts |
Austen, Jane,1775-1817--Criticism and interpretation | |
Austen, Jane,1775-1817--Appreciation--History | |
Austen, Jane,1775-1817--Adaptations--History and criticism |