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December 2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen - literary icon, who continues to entertain, delight, and inspire generations of readers.For more information, visit https://calendar.dppl.org/event/14862903
As we continue our celebration of Jane Austen, join us for a screening of the 1996 film adaptation of Jane's fourth novel, Emma. In this period romantic comedy, Emma Woodhouse, a young woman of privilege, involves herself in the affairs of the neighborhood and fancies herself an accomplished matchmaker.
The film stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma and Jeremy Northam as Mr. Knightly, with a stellar supporting cast. Compare this traditional more idyllic adaptation of Emma to the 2020 film starring Anya Taylor-Joy. The 2020 film offers a more self-centered Emma with progressive themes like women's empowerment.
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave,Des Plaines,IL,United States
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