Emma Thompson

In this insightful interview, Emma Thompson delves into the world of Jane Austen, highlighting her impact as Britain's most influential female novelist. Drawing from her experience as the narrator in an adaptation of Northanger Abbey, Thompson discusses her favorite passages and characters while celebrating Austen's talent for crafting stories that resonate with universal themes. Renowned for her screenplay adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, Thompson describes Northanger Abbey as an accessible entry point to Austen's work, portraying its heroine and love interest with warmth and humor.