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Jane Austen and theory of mind: how literary fiction sharpens your ‘mindreading’ skills

At the beginning of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s most well-known novel, the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, overhears Mr Darcy speaking ill of her. This, naturally, leads her to form a negative opinion of him.

The Conversation

Queen Camilla jokes that aristocrat should ‘re-enact’ Pride and Prejudice lake scene

“Maybe, William, we can persuade you to re-enact the scene here to add to the excitement of the day?” the Queen said

The Independent UK

Queen jokes about Pride And Prejudice lake scene during literary festival

Camilla attended a reception at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, alongside writers and actors.

Evening Standard

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‘This was just weird’: Arkansas woman goes to the chiropractor. Then he does something that makes her uncomfortable—is this normal?

Chiropractor visits can already be nerve-wracking if you’re in pain, but one Arkansas woman says hers left her feeling deeply uncomfortable. She turned to TikTok to ask whether what she experienced was “normal.”

The Mary Sue

From woodcuts to Colin Firth: how Jane Austen’s stories have been pictured

Bath museum shows how author’s illustrators and adapters have portrayed her characters through history

The Guardian - UK

‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life

The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appeal?

The Guardian - UK

Jane Austen: why are adaptations of Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey so rare?

More than two centuries after her death, Jane Austen is one of the most adapted authors of all time, her life and novels dramatised for film and television from every angle imaginable. Despite the plethora of Pride and Prejudice adaptations, Netflix is making its own version, starring Emma Corrin, Jack…

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The average attention span has fallen again. Here’s how to improve yours

ANALYSIS: The good news is, tere are many forms of attention, and not all of them are necessarily diminishing

The Independent UK

What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we’re pitting Jane Austen’s much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation

‘All the magic is going away’: are on-set images ruining movies?

A film director recently bemoaned the recent trend – but there appears to be a huge appetite for the photos

The Guardian - UK

Netflix releases first look at Pride and Prejudice — but can it possibly compare to the Colin Firth classic?

The new Pride and Prejudice has big shoes to fill...

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Elon Musk teasing a Grok male companion inspired by "50 Shades of Grey" — beating Microsoft's AI CEO at his own game

xAI recently launched Grok 4, and Elon Musk says the tool is getting a new male companion with Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey traits.

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Bonnets, speech bubbles and ‘cheeky easter eggs’: a graphic biography of Jane Austen is subtly sophisticated

This year is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and she hasn’t aged a bit as the cultural touchstone of classy romance. Her Pride and Prejudice anti-hero, Mr Darcy, perennially pops up in his breeches in Instagram memes, while Regency feminist, Elizabeth Bennet has been brought to life by…

The Conversation

I loved Girls – but could I trust Lena Dunham to write about London?

The risk of cringe British stereotypes felt high. But Mr Darcy fantasies aside, her new series Too Much is an affectionate sendup of the capital, says Guardian Opinion deputy head Barbara Speed

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NAIDOC Week: The 15 Movers & Shakers Bringing First Nations Excellence Forward

"Every generation has its trailblazers, but what makes Blakfullas different is that each one doesn't just make their mark, they continue a legacy."

The Guardian - UK

Too Much: Lena Dunham’s mega-hyped new romcom is destined for best comedy awards

There’s an astonishing cast of stars in this complicated, grownup love story about a New Yorker moving to London after a breakup. Richard E Grant! Andrew Scott! Rhea Perlman! And they’re the tip of the iceberg…

Inverse

The Best Scary Movies From 2024 Streaming Now

From 'The Substance' to 'Smile 2,' 2024 was a veritable treasure trove of horror. Here's where you can stream the 13 best scary movies of 2024.

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Save the chicken-wire Mr Darcy! The push to preserve the fantastical works of ‘Wigan’s Gaudi’

Kevin Duffy was an eccentric who sculpted everything from a mini pub to a lion’s den to a Tudor village. But after his death, the future of this outsider artist’s work is in doubt

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Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson star in Audible Pride And Prejudice adaption

The Audible adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel will also feature performances by Glenn Close and Bill Nighy.

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YouTube star Louise Pentland says she has 'so many concerns' about children being on social media

YouTube star Louise Pentland has admitted that she has "so many concerns" about children being on social media.

The Independent UK

Voices: Why Gen Z and millennial women are ditching the dating apps and opting for Mr Darcy

COMMENT: Interest in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is soaring, and it’s not just because of a new adaptation, says Olivia Petter

TechRadar

Pride and Prejudice TV show: everything we know so far about the upcoming Netflix adaptation

The Pride and Prejudice TV show will begin production in the UK later this year. Here's everything we know about the six-part adaptation coming to Netflix.

WhatToWatch

Skip Netflix hit Bad Influence and watch these 3 romance movies instead

Despite being in the Netflix Top 10, there are better romance movies to watch on Netflix than Bad Influence.

Salon

The worth of "60 Minutes"' legacy

We should rewatch the SLAPP Suits episode of "Last Week Tonight" in the context of Trump's threat to press freedoms

The National (Scotland)

Jack Lowden vows to break barriers with ginger Mr Darcy role

SCOTTISH actor Jack Lowden has joked he'll "break down barriers" by becoming the first ginger Mr Darcy in a new Pride and Prejudice…

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