Such links do not call into question the skills of great actors, whose talents indeed make us forget their true selves in favor of the characters they portray. So too have other actresses forged links between Will & Jane: Emma Thompson ( Beatrice in 1993 and Elinor in 1995) Gwyneth Paltrow ( Emma in 1996 and Juliet/Viola in 1998) and Kate Winslet ( Marianne in 1995 and Ophelia in 1996). But would movie audiences have wiped that Austen experience completely from their minds when they saw him again as Hamlet in the 1948 film? Or were lingering Austen associations part of the pleasure of seeing Olivier perform Shakespeare-and vice versa?ĭame Judi Dench, a great Shakespearean actress, brought her thespian reputation to bear on the staunch Lady Catherine de Bourgh in 2005. Darcy in the 1940 Pride and Prejudice screen sensation. Laurence Olivier, for example, was trained as a Shakespearean stage actor before he played Mr. For us, actress Kate Beckinsale is one of the movie stars who can link Shakespeare and Austen in popular culture.Ĭelebrity association depends, of course, on the role in which a fan first encounters a particular actor on the screen or stage. While 'Love and Friendship' is not as well-known as Austen's later, more famous works, it is still a valuable contribution to her body of work and offers an interesting insight into her early writing style and satirical tendencies.As curators of the upcoming exhibition Will & Jane: Shakespeare, Austen, and the Cult of Celebrity opening at the Folger on August 6, we could not help viewing the new Austen film Love & Friendship through a Shakespearean lens-and with an eye to celebrity culture. The characters are portrayed as being overly dramatic and superficial, highlighting Austen's satirical approach to the genre. The title of the novel is actually somewhat ironic, as the love and friendship depicted in the story are often misguided and ill-fated. The story follows Laura's attempts to navigate the social scene and find a suitable husband, which leads to a series of humorous and ridiculous situations.
The novel is a satirical take on the romantic fiction of the time, with Laura's escapades and misadventures serving as a critique of the societal norms of the day. The story is told through a series of letters between the characters, primarily the protagonist, Laura, and her close friend, Isabel. 'Love and Friendship' is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, written in 1790, when Austen was just 14 years old. This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind. Austen's works are known for their wit, social commentary, and romantic storylines that have captivated readers for generations. Welcome to the world of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors in the English language.
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