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Regarding Emma: Austen vs. the Filmmakers (Part II) Jane Austen's novels have been the target of adaptations for almost two centuries, from the 19th century London state to Hollywood and the BBC. Why? The class will look at the novel that some critics call Austen's greatest, "Emma," and ask why its characters, themes, and ideas have fascinated so many readers. Then we will look at the ways these materials have been understood, misunderstood, and recast by various films and TV miniseries. In particular we will study the Gwyneth Platrow film version (1996), the Kate Beckinsale BBC version (1997), and the first rate (in my view) "Clueless" (1995). Students should read and bring to class the Penguin edition, available in the Colorado College Bookstore. The class will break for lunch and conclude with afternoon tea. | |
George Butte has taught in the English department at Colorado College since 1974. He specializes in the 18th and 19th century British novel, and teaches many film theory courses, with special interests in Hitchock and film comedy. He recently published the book "I Know That You Know That I Know: Narrating Subjects from Moll Flanders to Marnie" (Ohio State Press, 2004). Professor Butte received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow from 1967-1968 and Rhodes Scholar from 1968-1970. | |
