The Genius of Jane Austen: Her Love of Theatre and Why She Works in Hollywood
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.81 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062674498 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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A must-read for all Janeites John Plowright Paula Byrne’s ‘The Genius of Jane Austen’ is subtitled ‘Her Love and Theatre and Why she is a Hit in Hollywood’ and represents an expanded edition of her critically acclaimed 2002 book ‘Jane Austen and the Theatre’ in which the central thesis was that Austen’s comic genius was decisively shaped by her love of theatre.The book charts Austen’s interest in drama, originating in private family theatricals (som
Paula Byrne is the critically acclaimed author of five biographies, including Belle: The Slave Daughter and the Lord Chief Justice, The Real Jane Austen, and Mad World: Evelyn Waugh and the Secrets of Brideshead. She lives in Oxford, England, with her husband, the academic and biographer Jonathan Bate.
Byrne’s investigation into Austen’s enjoyment of plays…gives us real insight into how Austen learned to focus her material, make it amusing and give it critical punch…Byrne demonstrates her own ample knowledge of the history of the English theater. The illustrations she has included are colorful and instructive…Thanks to Paula Byrne, I now readily see that the amusement Austen is giving me (and herself) was inspired by plays Austen knew well and techniques she saw on the stage.” (Jane Smiley, New
The film world's love affair with Austen spans decades, from A.A. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this updated edition of Paula Byrne's debut book includes new material that explores the history of Austen stage adaptations, why her books work so well on screen, and what that reveals about one of the world's most beloved authors.Originally published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2003 as Jane Austen and the Theatre, Paula Byrne's first book was never made widely available in the US and is out of print today. An exploration of Austen's passion for the stage—she acted in amateur productions, frequently attended the theatre, and even scripted several early works in play form—it took a nuanced look at how powerfully her stories were influenced by theatrical comedy.This updated edition features an introduction and a brand new chapter that delves into the long and lucrative history of Austen adaptations.