February 2011: Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice

[Anamnesis]

Did you see the miniseries with Colin Firth as Darcy? I hear that's supposed to be the best P&P adaptation. The Knightley movie looked good too . . .

 

[Libra]

Did you see the miniseries with Colin Firth as Darcy? I hear that's supposed to be the best P&P adaptation. The Knightley movie looked good too . . .

No,is it better?

 

[scribeswindow]

For those who haven't seen the adaptation with Colin Firth you absolutely MUST see this!!! It's one of my favourite movies/mini series of all time.

And it definitely is mercenary. Austen described the marriage situation during the 19th century perfectly. An additional point is the similar culture in Indian society with arranged marriages. That's why the movie Bride and prejudice worked well too. If you haven't seen that movie either, it's not a bad one to check out too.

 

[Anamnesis]

No,is it better?

Not yet. I almost started the miniseries but wasn't sure if I wanted to commit to it. One of these days . . .

 

[Libra]

For those who haven't seen the adaptation with Colin Firth you absolutely MUST see this!!! It's one of my favourite movies/mini series of all time.

And it definitely is mercenary. Austen described the marriage situation during the 19th century perfectly. An additional point is the similar culture in Indian society with arranged marriages. That's why the movie Bride and prejudice worked well too. If you haven't seen that movie either, it's not a bad one to check out too.

I will have to check it out then.

 

[triggrhaapi]

I cannot stand this book. I had to read it more than once, for various classes and to me all it really underscores for me is the author's stunning ability to describe and define boredom for an entire novel.