Welcome to the World of Period Dramas

As you read my blog, dedicated to period dramas, you’ll find that my story began with Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice. The goal for this blog is to discover more of our interest (period dramas) and have tons of fun in the process. I’m grateful for any feedback I get. I want everyone who comes to this page to enjoy it thoroughly but I know that is not always possible. However, any polite suggestions are greatly appreciated! I am eager to know how I can improve this page and make it more interesting. But please be aware, if you want to change everything, I think it would be good for you to know the best way make something exactly the way you want it is to do it yourself. In other words, why not get your own blog if you don’t like what you see here? But I am eager to discover more book and movies related to this topic so, please don’t be afraid to leave a comment telling me of your favorite period drama or a period drama that you don’t see here but thinks belongs. I am a person and I can only go so fast so please be patient! There’s no way I’m going to be able to put ever period drama ever made on here but, I will promise to do my best. So, take off your shoes, kick back and relax, and welcome to the world where period dramas come to life!

Enjoy!

Thank You,

Austen2gaskell

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Emma


Emma was written by one of my favorite, if not my favorite, authors (can you guess?!), Jane Austen, in 1816. This ‘comic’ favorite of mine differs from the others, for the heroine is in no need of money, though she is sometimes in need of a little sense! Emma, after making a ‘lucky guess’, as her father and brother-in-law, Mr. Knightly say, with her governess and an old widower, decides that her call in life is matchmaking. “Just one more match” Emma promises, thinking of her friend, Harriet Smith. But, after a few ‘unlucky guesses’ and much misunderstandings, Emma can only hope it is not too late undo her ‘perfect match’ and get back the one she truly loves.

Thank you so much, Sariebearie08, for making this lovely video and allowing me to use it!



And, for those who prefer the 1995 version of Emma (which is also wonderful) here is a beautiful video for you made by ehrynL85. Thanks so much!

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4 comments:

grace said...

I love Emma! When I watched the movie, at first I was like, "Wait, this is so boring!" but by the time I finished it, it was one of my all-time favorites!!!!

June 26, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Anonymous said...

Have you seen the Kate Beckinsale Emma? I prefer the GP version, but the KB one does have great qualities to it as well.

July 13, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Austen2gaskell said...

I have seen it. But, since I had already fell in love with the GP version (I actually saw the GP version before reading the book)my mind was already set on what Emma and Mr. Knightly looked liked and it wasn't about to change! However, I enjoyed the the other as well!!

July 14, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi, I know this is a odd request but I see you seemed to have contact with a person whose user name was ehrynL85 on Youtube who made the video "Jane Austen Ladies: 'Maneater' which has been removed from Youtube. Is there anyway in which you can contact this person and ask for her to plz post or provide a download link to this video if she still has it available? It was a wonderful video and was even featured in the NY Times article online. Here's the link to the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/29/movies/29webjame.html

I would greatly appreciate your assistance, Thank you.

April 12, 2010 at 9:01 PM

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