A note for fans of the 1995 miniseries. Jennifer Ehle (Elizabeth) recorded a reading of the entire novel and posted it to TH-cam. It was her gift to the public during the Covid quarantine. Her voice acting in the various roles is utterly delightful, particularly her Lady Catherine.
Thank you for the interesting reply. I remember seeing these at the time (which is around the time when I recorded this video). Actually, one of the first videos I made on my channel was me reading the first few chapters of the novel - th-cam.com/play/PLf2GD0VN1c5Fz--0xvVXCOmnXM4-zef8e.html - but I found it quite challenging to create distinctive voices for all the characters, especially as many are women and often there are a multitude of characters to voice for a single scene. I found it quite fun, all the same.
Wow. Thanks! I don't know why I didn't make the video public for so many years. I guess I thought that no-one would be interested. Perhaps you might like some of my other literature videos (there is a playlist). I made quite a few presentations on other literary topics, which could also be made into videos, but I would have to try and remember what the commentary was for each slide and write a script. Anyway, for now, I currently have one on Whinnie-The-Pooh that I uploaded the same day as this. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. Here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLf2GD0VN1c5FLnIX7YjPXWkBhQ22bEQpG.html
That's an interesting point. I later did a specialisation in editing and publishing for my MA. Previously, I had not considered how much copyright play a part in such productions.
My second favorite film version of Pride and Prejudice stars Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. It is valid to criticize that film for a frothy interpretation of Austen's novel. However, it is also just to bear in mind the film was released during WWII. It was a time when the audience was sorely in need of an escape into moonlight and roses. I am not a fan of Olivier but I do admire his very subtle and discerning Mr. Darcy. Garson is a natural born gracious lady but with a sparkling wit. She is well cast as Elizabeth Bennett.
There was probably less of an uproar back then over the issue of faithfulness to original works. Though, I could be wrong in that assumption. Garson and Olivier would probably be a hit in any role, quite frankly. Thanks for commenting (again).
Jane Austen would have appreciated the irony, I hope. I made this video about a week after my University started doing remote classes due to Covid. Sadly, half of my BA course had to be spent online (at home). I also remember that the first day of lockdown fell on my Birthday, which was on a Saturday. So I couldn't even go out and celebrate. Strange times.
The Darcy swim scene does not occur in Austen's book. It does serve good purpose in the miniseries. Austen gives a long explanation for Elizabeth's embarrassment upon encountering Darcy at Pemberly. That explanation would not translate well to the screen. The "wet T shirt" vision of Darcy gives Elizabeth a visual justification for embarrassment. Their mutual distress is heightened for those aware of the time period. It was considered indecent exposure for a gentleman to appear before a lady in his shirt sleeves. That bit of social etiquette persisted long after Austen's lifetime.
I think for modern fans of books who get annoyed with changes made in filmic adaptations, it is always important to realise that different mediums require different tricks or processes of communication, even if they break certain rules of logic or historical accuracy. For example, why would someone read a passage of a book out-loud in a library (as we see in various movies) - because it is more convenient to communicate the information this way than for us to read the passage as small text on a screen (like they had to do in silent movies). Regarding the iconic Darcy sceene, I believe it was, overall, a good compromise. It will be interesting to see if such scenes appear in the forthcoming adaptations - www.youtube.com/@sempriestrhetoric3843/community
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A note for fans of the 1995 miniseries. Jennifer Ehle (Elizabeth) recorded a reading of the entire novel and posted it to TH-cam. It was her gift to the public during the Covid quarantine. Her voice acting in the various roles is utterly delightful, particularly her Lady Catherine.
Thank you for the interesting reply. I remember seeing these at the time (which is around the time when I recorded this video). Actually, one of the first videos I made on my channel was me reading the first few chapters of the novel - th-cam.com/play/PLf2GD0VN1c5Fz--0xvVXCOmnXM4-zef8e.html - but I found it quite challenging to create distinctive voices for all the characters, especially as many are women and often there are a multitude of characters to voice for a single scene. I found it quite fun, all the same.
this is a fantastic annalasis i love the 1995 p&p and this was very intresting
Wow. Thanks! I don't know why I didn't make the video public for so many years. I guess I thought that no-one would be interested. Perhaps you might like some of my other literature videos (there is a playlist). I made quite a few presentations on other literary topics, which could also be made into videos, but I would have to try and remember what the commentary was for each slide and write a script. Anyway, for now, I currently have one on Whinnie-The-Pooh that I uploaded the same day as this. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. Here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLf2GD0VN1c5FLnIX7YjPXWkBhQ22bEQpG.html
One more reason why everyone and their Cousine was making a Jane Austen adaptation was the expiration of copyright on the novels.
That's an interesting point. I later did a specialisation in editing and publishing for my MA. Previously, I had not considered how much copyright play a part in such productions.
My second favorite film version of Pride and Prejudice stars Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. It is valid to criticize that film for a frothy interpretation of Austen's novel. However, it is also just to bear in mind the film was released during WWII. It was a time when the audience was sorely in need of an escape into moonlight and roses. I am not a fan of Olivier but I do admire his very subtle and discerning Mr. Darcy. Garson is a natural born gracious lady but with a sparkling wit. She is well cast as Elizabeth Bennett.
There was probably less of an uproar back then over the issue of faithfulness to original works. Though, I could be wrong in that assumption. Garson and Olivier would probably be a hit in any role, quite frankly. Thanks for commenting (again).
Love the "a bit unrealistic, perhaps, but that's cinema for you". Yup, they're always coming up with these things that could never happen.
Jane Austen would have appreciated the irony, I hope. I made this video about a week after my University started doing remote classes due to Covid. Sadly, half of my BA course had to be spent online (at home). I also remember that the first day of lockdown fell on my Birthday, which was on a Saturday. So I couldn't even go out and celebrate. Strange times.
The Darcy swim scene does not occur in Austen's book. It does serve good purpose in the miniseries. Austen gives a long explanation for Elizabeth's embarrassment upon encountering Darcy at Pemberly. That explanation would not translate well to the screen. The "wet T shirt" vision of Darcy gives Elizabeth a visual justification for embarrassment. Their mutual distress is heightened for those aware of the time period. It was considered indecent exposure for a gentleman to appear before a lady in his shirt sleeves. That bit of social etiquette persisted long after Austen's lifetime.
I think for modern fans of books who get annoyed with changes made in filmic adaptations, it is always important to realise that different mediums require different tricks or processes of communication, even if they break certain rules of logic or historical accuracy. For example, why would someone read a passage of a book out-loud in a library (as we see in various movies) - because it is more convenient to communicate the information this way than for us to read the passage as small text on a screen (like they had to do in silent movies). Regarding the iconic Darcy sceene, I believe it was, overall, a good compromise. It will be interesting to see if such scenes appear in the forthcoming adaptations - www.youtube.com/@sempriestrhetoric3843/community
Do anyone in LATAM knows where you can buy/stream this?
It's on amazon. Pride and Prejudice DVD
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