| Cinematic Jane Austen: Essays on the Filmic Sensibility of the Novels Contributor(s): Monaghan, David (Author), Hudelet, Ariane (Author), Wiltshire, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786435062 ISBN-13: 9780786435067 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: The novels of Jane Austen are typified by their comedic power, often most powerfully demonstrated by the singular voice of their narrators. Yet what makes them arresting novels can also produce a less than satisfactory transformation to the world of cinema, where the voice of a narrator often becomes obtrusive. This work argues that despite the difficulties in adapting Austens writing for the screen, there have been many successes. Each author examines Austens texts for their inherent cinematic features, analyzing the use of these features in film versions of the novels. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - General - Literary Criticism - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2008050262 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.7" (0.61 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jane Austen's novels are loved because they possess a comedic power that is often conveyed through the singular voice of the narrators. Film adaptations, however, have often been unsatisfactory because they lack or awkwardly render features, particularly the voice of the narrators. This work argues for a fresh approach that begins with a reading of the novels that emphasizes their auditory and visual dimensions. Building on their examination of Austen's inherently cinematic features, the authors then develop productive new readings of the films. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |