With support from the University of Richmond

History News Network puts current events into historical perspective. Subscribe to our newsletter for new perspectives on the ways history continues to resonate in the present. Explore our archive of thousands of original op-eds and curated stories from around the web. Join us to learn more about the past, now.

Wright's 'Pride and Prejudice' at the Austen Society [7min]

Director Joe Wright's screen adaptation of Pride and Prejudice opens today, but members of the Jane Austen Society have already gotten a sneak peek. Some of the group's members have openly criticized the movie, much to the chagrin of the film studio. NPR's Kim Masters reports.
Read entire article at NPR "Morning Edition"