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This acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen's most famous novel stars the great Laurence Olivier as Darcy, who first scorns and then falls in love with the charming Elizabeth Bennet, played by Greer Garson. The New York Times called the production "a crisp and crackling satire".
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In the second part of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Mr. Collins arrives and proposes to Elizabeth who rejects him, to Mrs. Bennett's dismay. Elizabeth forms an acquaintance with militia officer Wickham, who relates his mistreatment by Darcy. At the Netherfield Ball, Darcy becomes aware of the expectation that Jane and Charles Bingley will marry. Mrs. Bennett is distraught when Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte Lucas, who accepts, and the Bingleys...
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A much-praised dramatization of the Jane Austen novel, adapted for television by Fay Weldon. Mrs Bennet frantically tries to find husbands for her five daughters. In Part 1, Mr. Bingley comes to live in the neighborhood and Mrs. Bennet considers him the rightful property of one of her five unmarried daughters. A BBC Production.
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A much-praised dramatization of the Jane Austen novel, adapted for television by Fay Weldon. Mrs Bennet frantically tries to find husbands for her five daughters. In part 5, Elizabeth has visited Pemberley and met Mr. Darcy again. Knowing now that her first impressions were unjustified, she begins to regret lost opportunities. A BBC Production.
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A much-praised dramatization of the Jane Austen novel, adapted for television by Fay Weldon. Mrs. Bennet frantically tries to find husbands for her five daughters. Elizabeth finds the manner of Mr. Darcy's proposal insulting and unworthy of a gentleman, but now that she has learned the truth about Wickham, she grows ashamed of her former prejudice. A BBC Production.
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A much-praised dramatization of the Jane Austen novel, adapted for television by Fay Weldon. Mrs. Bennet frantically tries to find husbands for her five daughters. In part 3, Mr. Bingley's abrupt departure to London has hurt Jane deeply and Elizabeth is convinced Mr. Darcy was to blame as surely as he was for the misfortunes of Mr. Wickham.
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In the 1960s and 1970s a generation of Mexican Americans find a new way forward, through social action and the building of a new "Chicano" identity. The movement is ignited when farm workers, led by César Chavez and Dolores Huerta, march on Sacramento. Through plays, poetry and film, Luis Valdez and activist Corky Gonzalez create a new appreciation of the long history of Mexicans in the South West. In Los Angeles, Sal Castro leads the largest high...
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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice carries a number of themes that are just as prevalent in our lives today as they were in Regency era England. This video explores some of those themes, including pride, love, wealth and prejudice, and how they play out in the lives of the novel’s main characters. It is an excellent resource for students of English and literature.
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A big reason why Pride and Prejudice is considered such an outstanding literary work revolves around the writing style and literary techniques employed by Jane Austen. This program examines various techniques, including her comprehensive use of dialogue and of irony and her authorial voice. It gives students of English and literature a deeper understanding of one of the key literary aspects of this classic novel.
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When Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice, women authors were frowned upon. So what inspired her to create such a timeless literary masterpiece? This program explores Austen’s life and the context in which she wrote about social complexities in Regency England. This informative resource provides students of English literature with a useful insight into the life and times of Jane Austen.
11) Characters
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Jane Austen created a fascinating and engaging range of characters in Pride and Prejudice. This video analyses the character and function of the story’s witty, high-spirited heroine, Elizabeth Bennet; her interactions with the other characters; and the complexity of personality traits that make this romantic novel a true classic. It is an engaging and powerful learning resource for students of English and literature.