Is it alright for men to read Jane Austen?

[psikeyhackr]

That is such a funny question.

Now I can imagine men hiding Jane Austin books inside porn magazines.

 

[BigBadBob141]

Errrrr am doing nothing dear, just looking at some hardcore pictures, OK see you later, now where was I, oh Mr Darcy you are a one, exclaimed.....!

 

[The Ace]

I try not to judge the reading choice of others (except when it's sparkly vampires or Bills & Moon), so I'd say go for it.

While I have no interest in such works, Ms Austen seems to've written very well, and garnered quite a following (Just don't be like the American Studio Head who asked if she'd be available for a lecture tour in the US).

 

[Montero]

I've always liked "Persuasion" the best, followed by "Pride and Prejudice".
"Persuasion" is as ever what it says in the title - a baronet's daughter was persuaded by her friends not to accept the proposal of the young Naval lieutenant that she loved as he was far below her - and some years later she is unmarried and unhappy and she meets her lieutenant again - now a Captain. But it is not instant romance time at all. It is also a really cutting examination of snobbery. The description of her father is that his favourite reading is "Brett's Peerage".
"Northanger Abbey" I've read once and while it is an amusing critique of gothic novels - the heroine is staying in the sort of house where Gothic things might happen.... I couldn't get into it when I tried again last year.
"Emma" I can't stick. I've tried several times and only got a chapter in and that was with an effort. My English Master adored Emma and commented about it being at a whole nother level and how the world was deprived of some fabulous novels by Jane Austen dying before she wrote them. But then again, he also adored Catch 22. (And yes, I know a lot of people like it.... )

@The Ace - reminds me of the story of a New York society lady who apparently said to WS Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame "And how is dear Mr Beethoven? Is he still composing?" "Ma'am, he is by way of decomposing."

 

[BAYLOR]

Errrrr am doing nothing dear, just looking at some hardcore pictures, OK see you later, now where was I, oh Mr Darcy you are a one, exclaimed.....!

If only there were Zombies in the original, I could have gotten int Jane Austin.

 

[Montero]

I gave up on that film - about ten minutes in. And at least five of those minutes was giving it a chance to get better.

 

[.matthew.]

I actually liked '& zombies'. It was entertaining garbage and still a hell of a lot more fun than 90% of the films that came out that year.

 

[BAYLOR]

I actually liked '& zombies'. It was entertaining garbage and still a hell of a lot more fun than 90% of the films that came out that year.

I rather liked that film and I liked Lilly James as Elizabeth Bennett.

 

[Montero]

From what little I remember, I think I just found it loud and unsubtle and got bored.
I thought the concept was fantastic, I was really looking forward to watching it, and then meh.

 

[.matthew.]

From what little I remember, I think I just found it loud and unsubtle and got bored.
I thought the concept was fantastic, I was really looking forward to watching it, and then meh.

Maybe the book is worth a shot then? I've not read it myself but books are generally less loud unless you knock over your to-read pile

 

[Montero]

So there is a book called Pride, Prejudice and Zombies?

 

[tobl]

So there is a book called Pride, Prejudice and Zombies?

yes. there's also star wars as shakespear plays

 

[Vince W]

yes. there's also star wars as shakespear plays

But is it in the original Klingon?

 

[Montero]

"What light through yonder airlock breaks..."
I've seen posters for it but never got around to going to see it. Return to the Forbidden Planet if I recall correctly.

 

[tobl]

But is it in the original Klingon?

hei , don't knock it. at leat isn't in ferengi or heaven's help us in romulan

 

[tobl]

But is it in the original Klingon?

and we're talking star wars not star trek lolol aldo some hollywood star thought it was the same thing

 

[Vince W]

and we're talking star wars not star trek lolol aldo some hollywood star thought it was the same thing

True, but the discussion had veered into Shakespeare so comment is relevant.

 

[BAYLOR]

So there is a book called Pride, Prejudice and Zombies?

Oh yes .

 

[Bagpuss]

So there is a book called Pride, Prejudice and Zombies?

Written by Seth Grahame-Smith - it pre-dates the film. It's actually quite funny.

 

[Ian Fortytwo]

Can we get back on the subject. Please.