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A Modern Take on Emma

A Modern Take on Emma

FromWit Beyond Measure


A Modern Take on Emma

FromWit Beyond Measure

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week Elle and Catrina discuss two Emma book adaptations. The first is a YA novel following a young celebrity and the other follows Emma in modern Highbury. Elle reads "Off-Script" by Kate Watson. This modern adaptation follows Emma Crawford, a young celebrity who is excited to start filming her new film. While her life has never been simple, what with a demanding father, a fellow celebrity brother, and a plethora of adoring fans, things start to get a little crazy as Emma starts to play career-matchmaker. Catrina reads "Emma" by Alexander McCall Smith. What would Emma look like if it were set in the early 2010s? Turns out, it's pretty similar. This adaptation takes place in modern Highbury and follows Emma's story pretty closely. However, what makes this book different is we get to see insight into Mr. Woodhouse's childhood. Also, he eats and ENJOYS cake. #NotMyMrWoodhouse. Join us as we review these modern adaptations, explain what we liked, what we didn't like, and who we would recommend these books to.Wit Beyond Measure is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to atFrolic.media/podcasts    
Released:
Jul 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (80)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of Austen novels must be in want of a podcast. Hosts Catrina and Elle are lit majors who love reading these books through a modern and historic lens.