![]() ![]() The characters and themes are not fully developed, as Austen was writing Sanditon the year she died and drafted a mere twelve chapters. And Lady Denham’s “Love of Money is carried greatly too far.” The Parker sisters are languid hypochondriacs. Parker’s guest to meet the cast of characters. Heroine Charlotte Heywood is soon invited as Mr. Parker made possible by patron Lady Denham. The novel takes place in Sanditon town, a beachside business venture of a Mr. Unfortunately, like the incomplete manuscript, the television series leaves viewers missing Austen’s art. To add further intrigue, the adaptation was written by Andrew Davies, who is responsible for the much-beloved BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. So when PBS produced a series based on Austen’s unfinished novel, Sanditon, they were almost guaranteed an audience. ![]() We even have Jane Austen Band-Aids (so her words can literally soothe our injuries). There are dolls, candles, artwork, coasters, jewelry, mugs, and tote bags. If something claims an Austen affiliation, we will read it, watch it, or buy it. ![]()
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