Jane Austen
161) Pride & prejudice
Publisher
Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth Bennet (Kam Heskin) is determined to ignore the follies of dating and focus on her friends and studies in this modern makeover of Jane Austen's classic tale. Will Darcy (Orlando Seale) is an attractive and sensible young businessman who would be the perfect match for Elizabeth, if not for a disastrous first impression. Will the most daunting obstacle to romance be his pride or her prejudice?
162) Emma
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about Emma Woodhouse, a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people's affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with Mr. Knightly.
163) Sanditon
Publisher
Masterpiece/PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Tom Parker is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort, enlisting the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham. Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte, for an extended stay at Sanditon. Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham's ward, Clara.
166) Eliza's daughter
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
Description
The novel is written as a sequel to Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. In it Eliza, the illegitimate daughter of Colonel Brandon's sister, discovers her parentage and claims her birthright, becoming something of an 18th century feminist.
168) Pride & Preston Lin
Author
Publisher
Third State Books
Pub. Date
2024,
Language
English
Description
Lissie is the middle of three sisters, orphaned and taken in by their aunt and uncle. Both she and her older sister, Jenny, work in the family restaurant while pursuing their education and career dreams. When Lissie accidentally serves a dish containing shellfish paste to an allergic customer, she runs afoul of the wealthy Lin family. Their golden boy, Preston, star swimmer and Stanford Ph.D. student, is as handsome as he is self-righteous. Lissie...
169) Lost in Austen
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Amanda Price gets propelled into the scheming 19th century world of Pride and Prejudice while the book's Elizabeth Bennet is hurled into hers. As the plot unfolds, Amanda triggers new romantic twists and turns as she tries to help the Bennet sisters nab husbands and even manages to captivate the tantalizing Mr. Darcy. But what about Elizabeth, and what will become of one of the world's greatest love stories?
170) Mansfield Park
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Fanny is an impoverished young woman, snubbed by society, who earns the respect and love of her cousin in this BBC mini-series adaptation of the Jane Austen classic set in 19th century England.
171) Modern Persuasion
Author
Language
English
Description
A single woman focused on her career in New York is forced to deal with the aftermath of a failed relationship when an ex-boyfriend hires her company.
172) Jane Austen's Emma
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story. Emma Woodhouse is pretty, clever and rich, and sees no reason why she would ever need to get married. But she loves matchmaking for her neighbours, despite the advice of her friend Mr Knightley, who warns her against meddling. Her latest success - the wedding of her governess - makes her certain that she can find the right match for anyone. Can Emma's lucky streak continue? Or...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in - giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable - her parents jump at the chance. But money doesn't always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's best-known story. Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will only ever marry for love. At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty. But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Catherine Morland has always dreamed of experiencing balls, the theatre and other social delights. So she leaps at the chance when her wealthy neighbours invite her to Bath to do just that. Friends and romantic interests quickly follow, but it's soon clear that high society life has its challenges. Can Catherine overcome gossip and rivalry to find her happily ever after?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood's father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change forever, in ways neither had expected. Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for a charming - but entirely unsuitable - new acquaintance. The sisters will need each other's support if they are to discover happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense...
Author
Publisher
Bruguera Contemporánea
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
La señora Bennet ha criado a sus cinco hijas con el único deseo de encontrar marido. La llegada al vecindario de Charles Bingley, un joven rico y soltero, con algunas amistades despierta el interés de las hermanas Bennet y de las familias vecinas, que verán una excelente oportunidad para cumplir su propósito. Elizabeth, una de las hijas de los Bennet, empezará una singular relación con Darcy, uno de los amigos de Bingley, que desencadenará...
180) Pride and prejudice
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The story of the five Bennett sisters living in early 19th century England. Their mother is scheming to make prestigious marriages for them. Focuses on Elizabeth Bennett, who mistakenly finds the rich Mr. Darcy an oaf, even as he sets all the other fair maidens' hearts aflutter.