“I require so much!” Marianne declares to her mother, referring to the kind of man she deems worthy of her romantic love. As a Jane Austen fan, I also require much of her film adaptation. The 1995 Ang Lee’s film, adapted to the screen by Emma Thompson, is my all-time favorite movie that I’ve seen …
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Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday + Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility’s 30th Anniversary
Today is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! She was born on December 16, 1775, and even after 250 years, her words resonate just as clearly as they did back in the Regency era. As a member of Jane Austen Society (JASNA) Minnesota Chapter, my fellow Janeites and I celebrated Miss Austen’s birthday with a festive brunch …