Whether you love reading books or not, reading old classics is not everyone’s cup of tea. From the ancient-sounding prose to the outdated setting, it can be hard to relate to the story at times, despite how well-loved it is.
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But these are stories that are loved for the most part, which is why there have been many attempts at adapting these old classics to the big screen, with hits like Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice. And while some adaptations don’t take too much creative license, there are others that take the original story and present them in a modern setting, with modern problems. Here are some of our favourite modern-day adaptations of popular classics…
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