Adaptations and the Neo-Regency for a Contemporary Audience
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2023-06-15
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Through the neo-Regency, there is a resurgence of the Regency period. Audience expectations greatly influence such popular media, and Regency-set narratives thus have to keep up with modern ideologies while simultaneously holding on to some period-accurate aspects. The first seasons of the series Sanditon, based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, and Netflix’s Bridgerton, originally a book series by Julia Quinn, can shed light on the changes made in neo-Regency texts for a modern audience. In these texts, the protagonists, side characters, and antagonists all reflect complex, real experiences within a Regency setting. They depict various female identities and sexual relations, representing a broad audience that wants to see relatable reflections of themselves on screen, but also seeks entertainment in the beauty of the Regency period. The female gaze and desire are centred to create a safe space for women’s voices, which returns their stories and the power to them.
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