Comparisons of adaptations of books: Pride and Prejudice

There are several books that are incredibly popular, so popular that multiple movie and TV adaptations of the books have been made. Here we take a look at how some of the versions of the book adaptations have treated the original text.

Pride and Prejudice (1995)

With six hours in this BBC mini-series, this adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is superb from start to finish. Not only is it faithful to the book, it has little changes that make it unforgettable (Colin Firth diving into the lake isn’t in the book, but it’s a great moment in the series).

Pride and Prejudice (Keira Knightley)

For those who do not have the time to watch a six hour long adaptation of the Jane Austen classic and would rather have an easy to digest, yet still somewhat accurate version of the book to watch then the 2005 movie is just what you could be looking for.

Bride and Prejudice

The Bollywood treatment of any movie isn’t going to be for everyone, but turning Pride and Prejudice into a musical with the high points from the book with a wonderful comedic edge does make this adaptation extremely fun and enjoyable to watch.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Throwing zombies into a Jane Austen novel may not seem like a great idea, but it works surprisingly well. It’s supposed to be a comedic interpretation of the book and it is pretty funny, and still manages to keep a lot of the original dialogue from the books.

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Classic Novels to Read to Your Loved One This Valentine’s Day

Ain’t love grand! And love will certainly be in the air this coming February 14th as Valentine’s Day makes its way into our calendars and into our hearts. But this year, rather than just the usual roses and chocolate or romantic dinner, why not share the intimate act of reading with your loved one? Here are three classic novels that make for the perfect read this coming Valentine’s Day.

Romeo and Juliet. No list would be complete without Shakespeare's classic, and surprisingly violent tale of forbidden love, family feuds, and death. The Montagues and the Capulets may mess things up with their hatred for each other, but ultimately who can help but swoon for the love our two heroes share.

Gone With the Wind. Perhaps the two most famous lovers since Romeo and Juliet, Rhett and Scarlet capture our hearts thanks to Margaret Mitchell’s captivating tale of love in the time of the Civil War. A Pulitzer Prize winner, and adapted into one of the most celebrated movies of all time, Gone With the Wind makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day read.

Pride and Prejudice. Sticking with classic couples (have you noticed a theme?) Jane Austen throws some wit into her telling of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s courtship. It’s well worth spending Valentine’s Day finding out why this is one of the most popular novels of all time...

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