Books and beyond

Bright Star, a film by Jane Campion

This is a leisurely paced, beautifully filmed story of John Keats and his poetic muse, Fanny Brawne.   Those who love period pieces, such as Jane Austen adaptations, will delight to discover this hidden gem.  While first a tragic love story, the secondary characters and excellent cinematography flesh out the narrative and provide the background that let Keats and Fanny shine.