Jame Austin and Emma
May 10th 2010 01:52
Original Creative Writing:
Jane Austen
Link: www.jasa.net.au/
Jane Austen was an English novelist whose books, set among the English middle and upper classes, are notable for their wit, social observation and insights into the lives of early 19th century women.
Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775 in the village of Steventon in Hampshire. She was one of eight children of a clergyman and grew up in a close-knit family.
She began to write as a teenager. In 1801 the family moved to Bath. After the death of Jane's father in 1805 Jane, her sister Cassandra and their mother moved several times eventually settling in Chawton, near Steventon.
Jane's brother Henry helped her negotiate with a publisher and her first novel, Sense and Sensibility, appeared in 1811. Her next novel Pride and Prejudice, which she described as her own darling child received highly favourable reviews. Mansfield Park was published in 1814, then Emma in 1816.
Emma was dedicated to the prince regent, an admirer of her work. All of Jane Austen's novels were published anonymously.
In 1816, Jane began to suffer from ill-health, probably due to Addison's disease. She travelled to Winchester to receive treatment, and died there on 18 July 1817.
Two more novels, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey were published posthumously and a final novel was left incomplete.
Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austin's comic character seems to be perfectly content, a loving father whom she cares for, friends, and a home. But she has a terrible habit - matchmaking.
She cannot resist finding suitors for her friends, most of all Harriot Smith. Emma is desperate for Harriot to find happiness, but every suitor she finds for her friend ends up attracted to Emma herself.
But is Emma so focused on Harriot's happiness that she is not considering her own happiness in love?
Soon to be released in Australia through Roadshow this BBC mini-series
Kate Harwood, Controller Series and Serials, BBC, says: In Emma, Austen has created an intriguing heroine, and our four-hour canvas allows us to explore this multi-faceted character in detail. Emma was Austen's last novel, written when she was at the height of her craft, and we are delighted that such an esteemed writer as Sandy Welch is bringing her vision to this appealing story.
Ben Stephenson, Controller, Drama Commissioning, explains: BBC drama is committed to retelling classic stories for a new generation of viewers and this four-part adaptation - the first serial version of Emma since the Seventies - gives Sandy the opportunity to find new detail and added psychological depth in Austen's characters.
Emma was first published in 1815. Set in Regency England it was the last Jane Austen novel to be published before the author's death in 1817, and is one of her most popular and best-loved books.
The 4 x 60-minute serial is produced by BBC Drama Production and was filmed late spring/early summer 2009.
Beautiful, clever, and rich Emma Woodhouse is convinced she is good at matchmaking after her older sister and her governess both marry suitable husbands. Emma, certain of her talents, plays a dangerous game as she persuades her new friend, the young, pretty and socially inferior Harriet to reject an advantageous marriage proposal to a local farmer in favour of dashing Mr Elton.
Fresh and funny, this new four part adaptation, featuring a stellar cast, brings Jane Austen's comic masterpiece to life.
Special Features on the DVD include Emma's Locations, Costumes and Music.
Release Date
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775 in the village of Steventon in Hampshire. She was one of eight children of a clergyman and grew up in a close-knit family.
She began to write as a teenager. In 1801 the family moved to Bath. After the death of Jane's father in 1805 Jane, her sister Cassandra and their mother moved several times eventually settling in Chawton, near Steventon.
Jane's brother Henry helped her negotiate with a publisher and her first novel, Sense and Sensibility, appeared in 1811. Her next novel Pride and Prejudice, which she described as her own darling child received highly favourable reviews. Mansfield Park was published in 1814, then Emma in 1816.
Emma was dedicated to the prince regent, an admirer of her work. All of Jane Austen's novels were published anonymously.
In 1816, Jane began to suffer from ill-health, probably due to Addison's disease. She travelled to Winchester to receive treatment, and died there on 18 July 1817.
Two more novels, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey were published posthumously and a final novel was left incomplete.
Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austin's comic character seems to be perfectly content, a loving father whom she cares for, friends, and a home. But she has a terrible habit - matchmaking.
She cannot resist finding suitors for her friends, most of all Harriot Smith. Emma is desperate for Harriot to find happiness, but every suitor she finds for her friend ends up attracted to Emma herself.
But is Emma so focused on Harriot's happiness that she is not considering her own happiness in love?
Soon to be released in Australia through Roadshow this BBC mini-series
Kate Harwood, Controller Series and Serials, BBC, says: In Emma, Austen has created an intriguing heroine, and our four-hour canvas allows us to explore this multi-faceted character in detail. Emma was Austen's last novel, written when she was at the height of her craft, and we are delighted that such an esteemed writer as Sandy Welch is bringing her vision to this appealing story.
Ben Stephenson, Controller, Drama Commissioning, explains: BBC drama is committed to retelling classic stories for a new generation of viewers and this four-part adaptation - the first serial version of Emma since the Seventies - gives Sandy the opportunity to find new detail and added psychological depth in Austen's characters.
Emma was first published in 1815. Set in Regency England it was the last Jane Austen novel to be published before the author's death in 1817, and is one of her most popular and best-loved books.
The 4 x 60-minute serial is produced by BBC Drama Production and was filmed late spring/early summer 2009.
Fresh and funny, this new four part adaptation, featuring a stellar cast, brings Jane Austen's comic masterpiece to life.
Special Features on the DVD include Emma's Locations, Costumes and Music.
Release Date
Thursday, 3 June 2010
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