Happy Birthday, Pride and Prejudice!
A few years after high school, I decided to reread all of the classics that I hated in high school.
I figured I would like them if I was reading them for their stories, rather than searching for symbolism and foreshadowing. I was right, and I now have much more positive thoughts in regard to Tess of the D’Urbervilles, The Scarlet Letter and, of course, Pride and Prejudice.
Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy
I must admit, envisioning Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice did make the book a bit more palatable (see video below), even in high school. But when I reread it, I loved it. And then I reread it again, and I loved it even more.
It also turned me into a big Colin Firth fan, who I now equate with all things P&P and as a shining example of all things British. I should point out that it also thrills me that he played the Mr. Darcy-ish character in Bridget Jones’ Diary, which just adds to his metamorphosis into being a real-life Mr. Darcy.
But, I digress. The point is, I love Pride and Prejudice. And that is why I’m excited to be alive for the 200th anniversary of it’s publication. In honor of this momentous occasion, I have compiled a hodgepodge list of P&P related links for you, but I should point out that they are not in any particular order. Click the photos for more information about them! Enjoy!
BBC recreates Netherfield Ball in honor of the 200th anniversary
Stephanie Meyer, of Twilight fame, produces Austenland
The Royal Mail is set to unleash Jane Austen stamps in 2013
The Atlantic has compiled all of the book covers used over the years for a great display of gorgeous artwork!
I am such a big fan of Pride and Prejudice! Really good post :]
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I love P&P. Thanks for sharing this lovely post
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You know my feelings on P&P, so I’ll just say this: I love the post EVEN THOUGH it’s about P&P!
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I loved the BBC version too! (And Colin Firth! ) I agree these books get better with age! Thanks for the entertaining tribute!
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Love this post! I’m a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice and Jane Austen (ever since I read P&P). I didn’t know that the BBC was recreating the Netherfield Ball nor did I know that the Royal Mail is releasing Jane Austen stamps. Hopefully I can get a set!
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I’m glad I could share the information! It’s quite exciting!
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I feel terrible admitting this but I have a degree in English and never read any Austen until two years ago, which was three years after I got my BA! And I’ve still never read P&P, even though I own it. This is its year.
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WHAT! I cannot believe that! How did that happen? You MUST read it NOW!
I love this whole post so much that I want to hug it! Thanks for the video..sigh..Mr. Darcy! I cannot explain my love for this book, it is ALL encompassing!
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Feel free to print this one and put it under your pillow tonight. As for me, anything with Colin Firth brings me to Mr. Darcy days…..