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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Austen and Bronte adaptations: purists may reel, but reinvention keeps classic novels alive | Editorial

Classic novels' screen adaptations increasingly amplify sexual and darker historical themes, prompting debates over slavery, maternal mortality, and race-conscious casting.
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fromTime Out London
1 month ago

12 brilliant book adaptations to catch at the London Film Festival

BFI London Film Festival lineup includes diverse literary adaptations—from classics to modern novels, novellas, and graphic novels—featuring H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, and more.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Books

Janeites unite: Austen festival in Bath celebrates 250th anniversary of author's birth

A major Bath Jane Austen festival attracts thousands, diversifies audiences, and inspires reinterpretations and immersive historical celebrations.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Arts

'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' doesn't live up to its namesake

Jane Austen's reputation has soared, transforming her from a classic novelist to a prominent cultural brand with numerous adaptations.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago

'Fool Me Once' writer Harlan Coben: 'I was thinking how to nicely tell Reese Witherspoon that this wasn't for me?'

Harlan Coben's novels and their TV adaptations create a lucrative synergy, boosting sales and viewership simultaneously.
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