The grasping social climber, the tiresome neighbour, the spirited heroine, the most unsuitable of suitors, and, of course, the perfect love match, are all some of Jane Austen's timeless literary inventions. Mistress of a sharp wit, Austen's observations on society and the roles and rights of women are familiar today not only through her novels but from countless screen and stage adaptations. However, the original dramatisation of Austen was first published in 1895, by Victorian feminist and actor Rosina Filippi, who skilfully adapted iconic scenes from Austen's novels into one-act plays for performance. Playing Jane evokes the romance of Victorian drawing-room entertainment at its best, and with accompanying stage directions and advice on the correct silks and muslins to wear, you too can learn how to play Jane.

The Victorian actress Rosina Filippi was the first person to adapt the novels of Jane Austen for stage. This book contains her stage directions for scenes from Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice. "I am convinced that Jane Austen as a playwright will fascinate her audiences as much as she has her readers as a novelist" (Rosina Filippi) Reprint of the original edition from 1895. With illustrations from Margaret Fletcher.

The Victorian actress Rosina Filippi was the first person to adapt the novels of Jane Austen for stage. This book contains her stage directions for scenes from Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice. "I am convinced that Jane Austen as a playwright will fascinate her audiences as much as she has her readers as a novelist" (Rosina Filippi) Reprint of the original edition from 1895. With illustrations from Margaret Fletcher.

The Victorian actress Rosina Filippi was the first person to adapt the novels of Jane Austen for stage. This book contains her stage directions for scenes from Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice. "I am convinced that Jane Austen as a playwright will fascinate her audiences as much as she has her readers as a novelist" (Rosina Filippi) Reprint of the original edition from 1895. With illustrations from Margaret Fletcher.

The Victorian actress Rosina Filippi was the first person to adapt the novels of Jane Austen for stage. This book contains her stage directions for scenes from Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice. "I am convinced that Jane Austen as a playwright will fascinate her audiences as much as she has her readers as a novelist" (Rosina Filippi). Reprint of the original edition from 1895. With illustrations from Margaret Fletcher.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

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