Romance Collection, The: A&E Literary Classics (1996) Rating: Starring: Jonathan Firth, Victoria Hamilton, Kate Beckinsale, Max Beesley, Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, Richard E. Grant, Ciaran Hinds, Susan Lynch, Elizabeth McGovern, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Steve Waddington Director: Mike Barker, Edward Bennett, John Erman, Metin Huseyin, Simon Langton, Diarmuid Lawrence, Stuart Orme, Robert Young Category: Drama Studio: A&E Subtitles: English Length: 1759 mins     8 Complete Feature-Length Films, 14 Discs Loaded with Bonus Features, Over 30 Hours of Literary Mastery The exquisite push and pull of Darcy and Elizabeth's courtship in Pride & Prejudice. The rollicking adventures and bawdy conquests of Tom Jones. The knightly pageantry and unshakable honor of Ivanhoe. A& E's magnificent productions of timeless classics have set a new standard for literary adaptations. And now, eight perennial favorites are available together for the first time in this extraordinary DVD set. Unforgettable performances from top stars, masterful screenplays, and unmatched production values make A&E Literary Classics: The Romance Collection a must-have addition to the library of any fan of intelligent, sophisticated entertainment. Like no other films ever made, these lavish realizations capture every nuance of the celebrated stories that have captivated generations of readers. Pride And Prejudice: The extraordinary miniseries hailed by The New York Times as "The best Austen of all." Emma: Kate Beckinsale stars in Jane Austen's delightfully wicked tale of love and matchmaking. Victoria & Albert: This A&E original movie tells the true story of the love affair that changed the world. Tom Jones: The infectious exploits and romantic conquests of Henry Fielding's harum-scarum hero. Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece about a young governess and her mysterious employer. Lorna Doone: R.D. Blackmore's stirring tale of forbidden love in 17th-century England. Ivanhoe: Sir Walter Scott's epic of knightly tournaments, the whispered meetings of courtly lovers and royal rivalry. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Three feature-length escapades of love, action and double lives set during the French Revolution.