How to adapt Jane Austen -- and why it's so hard to get right - CNN

From the Colin Firth-starring "Pride and Prejudice" to "Clueless" to "Persuasion," filmmakers find endless inspiration in the books of Jane Austen. CNN spoke to Austen scholars about why we love Austen adaptations, and why some can be so hard to nail down.

Its an act braver than marrying for love, riskier than running away with Mr. Wickham and plainer than Anne Elliot to adapt Jane Austens beloved, essential books for the screen. And yet, filmmakers … [+9368 chars]

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