[A_perfect_lady]

Don't give up Austen quite yet. I have found that audio tapes of Austen are very enjoyable--the highfalutin' language becomes a bit ironic when read aloud, and you begin to fall into her pacing and storytelling. They are novels of morals, manners and attitudes. Also, the movies made of her books are suprisingly true to them and are fun and worthwhile.

I'm with you... but the film adaptation of MANSFIELD PARK is an affront and a monstrosity. Still, the BBC production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is a winner, as is Gwyneth Paltrow's EMMA and as you mentioned, Ang Lee's S&S.

[Utah Girl]

A&E's version of Emma is excellent also. I own both versions, as well as Clueless, well, I actually own all of the Austen adaptations.