I read in the paper that this week celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's best-known book, "Pride and Prejudice". It is as popular today (if not more so) than when it was first written 200 years ago. Two hundred years is a long time to remain so well-loved.
What makes this book so special? So magical?
Why do so many authors try to imitate its style?
Why have so many films been produced in its honor?
(Even though I am not much of a reader compared to most people, I have to say that "Pride and Prejudice" is my all-time favorite book. I have also watched every known movie version of it.)
So I've been thinking.........Wouldn't it be incredible to create something that was still considered wonderful 200 years later?
Anyway, I don't have any more time to think about that. I'm off to celebrate this exciting anniversary. I have about two hours until The Mr. returns home.
Just enough time to watch Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fall hopelessly in love.
Dixie
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If you're watching it in two hours I assume it's the Keira Knightly version. I'm in love with Matthew MacFadyen (Mr. Darcy) - he's just so dreamy!
Yup, it was the Keira Knightley version. I love it!
I'm going to tell Matt about this and we'll have to watch the movie as well this week. All for the love of Austen!
I think you should, Cindy. You'll laugh, you'll cry... :)
I don't even want to admit how many times I have watched that movie.........sigh. I am in love with it. Poor Weston should be able to quote it as soon as he is talking for how often it comes on when the big kids are at school!
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