milosc-i-bliskosc: Jane Austen

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The author Jane Austen and her novels have been represented in popular culture in a wide variety of forms for nearly two centuries. Adaptations and re-interpretations of her work span literature, illustration, theatre, film, television, digital media, and fan culture, making Austen one of the most continually reimagined authors in the English-speaking world. Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose nuanced social observation, ironic narrative voice, and pioneering use of free indirect speech have secured her position among the most influential writers in the history of English literature. Her six major novels—Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Man…

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Emma is a novel written by English author Jane Austen. It is set in the fictional Surrey village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey, and involves the relationships among people from a small number of families. The novel was first published in December 1815, although the title page is dated 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian–Regency England. Emma is a comedy of manners. Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the first sentence, she introduces the title character by stating "Emma Woodhouse, hands…

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Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy. Also appearing in the film are Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. This was Ian Richardson's final film performance before his death in the same year as the film's release. The film was produced in cooperation with several companies, including Ecosse Films and Blueprint Pictures. It also received funding from the Irish Film Board and the UK Film Council Premiere Fund. The fi…

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