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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Stay tuned': new Anne Rice film could foretell release of unpublished work by late author

The worst heartbreak and most riveting triumph of Anne Rice's life happened in relatively quick succession, each beginning when the US novelist's daughter Michele, then about three told her she was too tired to play. Rice had never heard such a comment from a child that age, and subsequent blood tests ordered by a doctor revealed that her beloved Mouse had acute granulocytic leukemia, considered untreatable for her.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Austen and Bronte adaptations: purists may reel, but reinvention keeps classic novels alive | Editorial

Classic novels' screen adaptations increasingly amplify sexual and darker historical themes, prompting debates over slavery, maternal mortality, and race-conscious casting.
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fromTime Out London
2 months ago

12 brilliant book adaptations to catch at the London Film Festival

BFI London Film Festival lineup includes diverse literary adaptations—from classics to modern novels, novellas, and graphic novels—featuring H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, and more.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Janeites unite: Austen festival in Bath celebrates 250th anniversary of author's birth

A major Bath Jane Austen festival attracts thousands, diversifies audiences, and inspires reinterpretations and immersive historical celebrations.
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5 months ago
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'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' doesn't live up to its namesake

Jane Austen's reputation has soared, transforming her from a classic novelist to a prominent cultural brand with numerous adaptations.
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fromIndependent
7 months ago

'Fool Me Once' writer Harlan Coben: 'I was thinking how to nicely tell Reese Witherspoon that this wasn't for me?'

Harlan Coben's novels and their TV adaptations create a lucrative synergy, boosting sales and viewership simultaneously.
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