The characterization of these well-loved characters is often spot-on, and the witty and arch banter of Austen’s characters is suited to the comic book form. However, when it comes to comic book adaptations of Jane Austen’s books there are some real visual treats out there. This is certainly the case with a lot of the Shakespeare adaptations out there, but also with many other writers. I think that there are a lot of lazy adaptations out there and I think they put people off the source texts but also give comics a bad name.
I get frustrated when comic book adaptations of classic books aren’t as beautiful as the source text deserves.
We sat down every week to watch the latest episode, my sister learnt how to play the theme tune on the piano and it sparked a Jane Austen reading spurt for me that left me with a lifelong affection for her writing. Please do not reproduce or republish content without permission.The 1995 Andrew Davies adaptation of Pride and Prejudice for the BBC was an important part of my childhood. © 2013 Anna Horner of Diary of an Eccentric. It would also make a great introduction to the classic novel for younger readers.ĭisclosure: Jane Austen’s Emma (Marvel Illustrated) is from my personal library. It was fun to dip into my favorite novel for a couple of hours, giving me just enough of a taste to keep me satisfied until I re-read the original. This graphic novel would make a great addition to an Austenesque fan’s collection, especially if they love Emma as much as I do. Knightley’s face, the disapproving and the anguished looks, letting readers infer what’s on his mind. I especially loved the emotions she showed on Mr. I love the humor and the ridiculousness in Emma, so I found Lee’s caricatures amusing and thought the facial expressions were spot on. However, I thought it was a unique and enjoyable retelling. Of course, that’s to be expected given the graphic novel format. She covers the main plot points, but the depth of the original novel is missing. The graphic novel retells the classic novel in bright colors, which is what I would expect when depicting the lively Emma Woodhouse, from the start of her matchmaking exploits until the moment when she understands her own heart and realizes she’s made a mess of things.īutler does a decent job condensing the novel into dialogue.
The Marvel Illustrated version of Jane Austen’s Emma collects the five comic book series by Nancy Butler and Janet Lee (illustrator) in a single hardcover volume.
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