Mary Poppins. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1934 book
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Mary Poppins
P.L. Travers, 1934
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Robert Stevenson, 1964

In Edwardian London, 1910, George Banks returns home at Cherry Tree Lane to learn from his wife, Winifred, that Katie Nanna has left their service after their children, Jane and Michael, have run away, for the fourth time this week. The children ask their father to help them build a better kite, but he dismisses them.


Joseph Andrews. Poster of the 1977 movie and cover of the 1742 book
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Joseph Andrews
Henry Fielding, 1742
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Tony Richardson, 1977

The story of Joseph Andrews, a young man who is dismissed from his position as a footman and sets out on a journey to reunite with his sweetheart, Fanny. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including Lady Booby, who tries to seduce him, and Parson Adams, a kind-hearted clergyman who becomes his traveling companion.