In honor of the new Emma film currently in theaters, I’m giving away this beautiful Penguin Clothbound Classics edition of Emma by Jane Austen! [Giveaway now closed.]
Have you seen the movie yet? What did you think? I’m hoping to see it this weekend. I’m so curious to see this new version! I’ve read and heard a lot of interesting reviews about it. Some of the casting looks great (Miranda Hart as Miss Bates and Bill Nighy as Mr. Woodhouse). The fashion/costuming is supposed to be incredible.
I’ve heard this one is a bit of a romp, so of course I’m excited to see for myself! I’ll be sure to post a review as soon as I see it!
To get us all in an Emma kind of place, here are a few of my favorite quotes.
Emma Quotes:
“Vanity working on a weak head produces every sort of mischief.”
― Jane Austen, Emma
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”
― Jane Austen, Emma
“It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short.”
― Jane Austen, Emma
“A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked, or because he is attached to her, and can write a tolerable letter.”
― Jane Austen, Emma
“I don’t approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.”
― Jane Austen, Emma
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37 Comments
Laura
March 7, 2020 at 8:47 amI am looking forward to seeing the movie and have a ticket!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:48 amHow fun!! Enjoy!
Charlotte Flanagan
March 7, 2020 at 8:58 amHaven’t seen it yet. It just came to the movie theater where I live. I’m looking forward to seeing it soon.
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:48 amI hope you get to go!
zoe
March 7, 2020 at 9:02 amHi, Rachel. I am planning to see the film. Think it sounds fun, though some aspects of it I won’t care for as I like staying true to the novel as much as possible. Thank you for the give-away. Emma may be my favorite J.A., though Anne my favorite heroine.
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:47 amWe are kindred spirits for sure. I think Emma is my favorite JA as well. And Anne will always be my favorite heroine! I really hope this version stays close to the book, though I’m sure it will take a few liberties.
Cindy Kane
March 7, 2020 at 9:03 amSo excited. Definitely getting ready to go see Emma. Already pre-ordered the DVD too!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:47 amMe, too! I think a watch party with some local friends will be in order when it comes to DVD.
Antonina Ruth Bruno
March 7, 2020 at 9:07 am3.5 stars. I won’t say more until you’ve seen it, other than that this is to the 2009 Emma what the 2005 Pride and Prejudice is to the 1995 Pride and Prejudice. It is reimagined and condensed. However, I loooove the music, and the costumes were so fun! A lot of quirky fabric and style anachronisms and they show the total flexibility of designer Alexandra Byrne, who went with such a reserved and soft color palette route with the 1995 Persuasion.
Also, Robert Martin gets his own theme song, which is awesome! Listen for it whenever they’re at his property! 😍
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:46 amLove it!! xo
Kim
March 7, 2020 at 9:08 amI hope to see the new movie soon. I loved the last version with Gwyneth Paltrow. From the commercials, this one looks very funny!!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:45 amYes, it looks so humorous!
Sommer Sorenson
March 7, 2020 at 9:21 amI’ve already subscribed to your lovely blog and I do very much intend on seeing the new movie, but I may have to wait until it is out on dvd/blu ray as it does not look like my theater has it 🙁 boo!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:45 amThank you for entering and following along with my blog! I am hoping to do a movie night with friends when it comes out on video. I think it’s limited in theaters in some cities.
Patricia Villavicencio
March 7, 2020 at 10:01 amI already subscribe and follow! Can’t wait to see Emma!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 10:44 amMe, too! Thanks for entering and following!
Lori Davis
March 7, 2020 at 10:36 amThe Gwyneth Paltrow Emma is my very favorite movie but am looking forward to the new one.
Mary Miller
March 7, 2020 at 10:53 amLoved the movie! I love Emma!
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 11:08 amOh, yay! I LOVE love love Emma!
Denise Harmer
March 7, 2020 at 10:59 amI can’t wait to see it! Emma is my favorite novel of hers. 😃
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 11:08 amMe, too!!!
Krissy
March 7, 2020 at 11:05 amWell, I Think my new movie buddy will agree… 4.5. The filming and costuming and color was absolutely stunning.
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 11:07 amYES!!
Junemarie Brandt
March 7, 2020 at 11:53 amI saw the movie and was delighted. And I had not expected to like it.
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 12:17 pmOh, good! I didn’t know what to expect either!
Lila Diller
March 7, 2020 at 12:02 pmI haven’t seen it yet, as our town’s movie theatre just closed last week. 🙁 I’m hoping to see it, but it may not be until it comes out DVD or on Netflix. I’m very picky about the adaptations of her novels. My favorite is the 5-hr P&P version by A&E with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. The closest Emma adaption, IMHO, is the one with Kate Beckinsale as Emma. But Jane Austen is my favorite author (I even blogged about how she has influenced my writing at https://www.liladiller.com/blog/comparing-jane-austen-to-lila-dillers-love-is-series).
Rachel Dodge
March 7, 2020 at 12:16 pmThank you for sharing. Your writing looks intriguing! I am picky as well. This one might not be for the purist, but I still love seeing the different versions to see how they are done. The costuming alone looks quite beautiful!
Audrey Stewart
March 7, 2020 at 1:05 pmI am going to see Emma. I can’t wait! I love all the Jane Austen books.
Rachel Dodge
March 8, 2020 at 9:06 amOh, good! I do, too!
Patrice Doten
March 7, 2020 at 3:25 pmI’m already a newsletter subscriber and IG follower! I haven’t seen the new adaptation yet, and am still on the fence about whether to see it in the theater or wait til it’s out on DVD/streaming.
Rachel Dodge
March 8, 2020 at 9:07 amHi, Patrice! Great to hear from you! I got to see it this weekend. Can’t wait to write about it this week. xo
Linda Tewalt
March 7, 2020 at 4:35 pmWill wait until it is available on DVD!
Rachel Dodge
March 8, 2020 at 9:08 amYou should have a watch party with some other Austen fans!
Paula Sutcliffe
March 7, 2020 at 7:21 pmOh I am so ambivalent about seeing the movie. I love the book so much and am
reluctant to see it in case it strays, and possibly even parodies the theme of the book. Will probably see it though, the trailer does look tempting. I hope for the best!
Rachel Dodge
March 8, 2020 at 9:08 amI totally understand. I couldn’t help myself. I want to know about it for myself!
Joy Prevost
March 8, 2020 at 7:25 amThe new Emma is a delight! The production quality is brilliant – a feast for the eyes. I’d love to see it again.
Rachel Dodge
March 8, 2020 at 9:08 amHi, Joy! I just got to see it this weekend. I agree!!