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Wordless Wednesday #38
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Jane Austen Siting on Jepoardy!
During the Jeopardy! Round on Friday's game there was a Jane Austen siting. The category was 2-WORD RESPONSESThe $1000 answer was - Jane Austen dedicated "Emma" to the future George IV, not by name but under this titleThe Question - What is Prince Regent? Before he was George IV, he was the Prince Regent ruling … Continue reading Jane Austen Siting on Jepoardy!
Getting ready for Emma: a summary
Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel was first published in December 1815. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively 'comedy of manners' among her characters.Before she began the novel, Austen … Continue reading Getting ready for Emma: a summary
Bollywood’s Emma
For those of you who enjoyed the Bollywood "Bride and Prejudice," you can look forward to the August release of India's version of Jane Austen's Emma.To see the trailer and learn more just click on this link.
Bright Star and Emma available on DVD
Both of these films are now available on DVD for sale. Emma may be purchased at the Masterpiece website, although I found both at Target.
Emma on the Telly
On Sunday evening, January 24th, PBS begins its broadcast of the new BBC production of EMMA, starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller. You can learn more about the program at the Masterpiece Theatre website, which also includes an "Ask the Expert" section featuring JASNA's own Joan Ray (past president) as well as a section … Continue reading Emma on the Telly
Emma 2009 Masterpiece Classic Preview
Mark your calendars for January 24th, 2010 at 9:00 pm for the North American premiere of the new miniseries Emma on Masterpiece Classic on PBS. Staring Romola Garai (Atonement, Daniel Deronda) as the handsome, clever and rich heroine Emma Woodhouse, this new 3 part historical drama/comedy will run on three consecutive Sundays: January 24th (2 … Continue reading Emma 2009 Masterpiece Classic Preview
Women’s Health Issues in Jane Austen’s Time
"Ah! my poor dear child, the truth is, that in London it is always a sickly season. Nobody is healthy in London, nobody can be. Emma I:XIIJASNY-NY is hosting a JA birthday celebration meeting on Dec 5 at 2pm at the Midtown Executive Club 40 West 45th Street, NYC.Dr. Cheryl Kinney will explore the treatment … Continue reading Women’s Health Issues in Jane Austen’s Time
Jane Austen and Crime by Susannah Fullerton
Jane Austen’s elegant society novels are rife with crime and transgression—if you know where to look. In Jane Austen and Crime, Susannah Fullerton reveals layers of drama that could easily be invisible to modern readers. For instance, Harriet’s mortal terror at being accosted by gypsies in Emma is understandable when you know that, in Jane … Continue reading Jane Austen and Crime by Susannah Fullerton
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 