We're all suckers for classic stories. Fairytales and folktales hold a special place in our hearts, whether it has to do with nostalgia or just plain ol' good storytelling. But have you ever gone back to read a story you loved as a child and thought, "Hmm...this isn't quite as good as I remember"? For … Continue reading Improving Classic Stories through Adaptations: The Case of Peter Pan
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Good Adaptation Practices from Pride & Prejudice
There's certainly been a theme of adaptations on the blog recently. Maybe it's because my current WIP is an adaptation... Just maybe... Anyway, in looking through everything I have on adaptations, I came across my post on Pride & Prejudice (2005) from two years ago. It's one of the first in-depth reviews I ever did … Continue reading Good Adaptation Practices from Pride & Prejudice
The Reasons Why Everyone Freaks Out Over Pride and Prejudice (2005)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every Pride and Prejudice fan has their favourite screen adaptation of the beloved book. Maybe it's the web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, the new spin on the tale in the form of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, or perhaps it's one of the two most popular adaptations … Continue reading The Reasons Why Everyone Freaks Out Over Pride and Prejudice (2005)
The Story Canvas 