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  “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”     This is one of the most recognizable quotes in all classical literature, synonymous in the reader’s mind with elegant candlelit balls and witty dialogue. Jane Austen has been hailed as “the most perfect artist among women” (Virginia Woolf); she was a master of irony and social commentary with a deep knowledge of human personality. In this article, we will discuss two adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, her most well known novel: the 1995 BBC series and the 2005 movie. I will evaluate them based on historical accuracy as well as adherence to the original plot. I will note here that I am slightly biased, since the Pride and Prejudice BBC series was a staple of my early childhood.   A Brief Overview of Austen’s Life    Austen was the seventh of eight children and lived most of her life in the county of Hampshire. George Austen, ...

  Biography     Born: April 15, 1452     Died: May 2, 1519 (Age 67)     Art Period: Renaissance    Famous for: Mostly his art. Examples include “ Mona Lisa ” and “T he Virgin on the Rocks ”.  My personal favorite is “ La  Scapigliata ” ;  it reminds me of one of my favorite movies .     ***     Leonardo Da Vinci is a name known across the board by multitudes, whether they are art enthusiasts or not. He was not only one of the famous master artists of the Renaissance, but also an inventor, engineer, and scientist. And an uncertified genius .     Despite his now worldwide fame, Da Vinci’s beginnings were unpretentious to say the least. As the illegitimate son of a Florentine notary, he was given a basic elementary education for the time, but with the expectation he would make his own way in the world. Learning was something that Da Vinci held in high regard throughout his lif...