Jane Austen wrote a novel she once said was "too bright and sparkling," that she believed, "wanted shade." The novel was "Pride and Prejudice" and it is firmly established as an English classic and fan favorite. In the two centuries since it was first published, "Pride and Prejudice" has spawned numerous adaptations and fanworks, especially as the copyright is no longer in effect and anyone may utilize it as a basis for their own works. Here are 11 various adaptions and interpretations of Austen's classic, from supernatural additions, to modern updates; from crossovers to rom-coms. I cannot vouch for all of the works here, but a few of my favorites did end up on the list.

1. "Death Comes to Pemberley"

"Death Comes to Pemberley" is a novel by P.D. James that was adapted into a mini-series by the BBC. It is a "Pride and Prejudice" murder-mystery sequel. Mr. Darcy is the center of the novel and Mr. Wickham reappears as the accused murderer of his friend, Captain Denny. If you enjoy mysteries, this is a pretty good one. I read it a few years ago and noted that it focused far more on the murder-mystery aspect than on Elizabeth-Darcy relationship.

2. "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries"

This is an absolutely fantastic web-series. Lizzie here is funny and completely relatable. The procession of the original novel is followed, but the situations are adapted to modern life in a way that makes them more believable. The series' treatment of Lydia is also particularly interesting, making her into a character of far more depth than she is in Austen's work.

3. "Pride, Prejudice and Curling Rocks"

I do not know how or why Andrea Brokaw decided to set a modern update of "Pride and Prejudice" in the Catskills and have the main characters be obsessed with curling, but she did and this exists. It's a light-hearted version meant to appeal to middle and high schoolers. I included it here, because, well, who doesn't love curling? After all, with 63 percent of the Amazon reviews being five stars, how could it be bad?

4. "Steady to His Purpose"

This is a "Pride and Prejudice" variation, meaning it takes a point in the novel and asks what if x happened differently. "Steady to His Purpose" asks what happens if Elizabeth is compromised during the half hour she and Mr. Darcy spend alone in the Netherfield library. The introductory chapter can be read here.

5. "Pride and Prejudice: the Musical"

This is one of many musical adaptations of "Pride and Prejudice." One was done in the 1950s, another in the 90s, and the one above more recently, in 2013. Put on by The Lyric Theatre, Belfast and The Everyman, in Cork, reviews seem to be favorable. Sadly, the show is no longer running.

Music from one adaption by Lawrence Rush can be found here.

6. "Bride and Prejudice"

I haven't seen this, I will admit. However I do think it could be an interesting transposition of an English classic into another culture. The film is set in Amritsar, India, with the main character, Lalita Bakshi, helping to run her family's farming enterprise. Will Darcy is American and in classic Darcy tradition, quickly insults her and her family. The story, according to Wikipedia, "Events roughly parallel those in the novel, punctuated by Bollywood-style song and dance numbers."

7. "Blood and Prejudice" from "Bespelling Jane Austen"

I picked this anthology up in Safeway a few years ago. It came in the middle of the 'let's-take-everything-classic-and-make-it-supernatural' that also produced number 11 on this list. Within is "Blood and Prejudice" by Susan Krinard, which updates the tale to present-day New York City where "Liz Bennett joins Mr. Darcy on his hunt to cure vampirism." It's admittedly rather cliche and clearly follows romance novel conventions, but it's a good light read. "Little to Hex Her," the "Emma" adaptation in the same anthology, is also rather good.

8. "Unleashing Mr. Darcy"

I kid you not, in 2015 Hallmark made an original movie taking "Pride and Prejudice" and making it about a dog show. In this adaption Elizabeth wants to show her dog at a profession competition and Darcy is a stuck-up judge. If your are of the opinion that the original lacked dogs, this would provide a remedy.

9. "Lizzy Bennet and the Pompous Prat"

I cannot help but put this on the list. It's not an official publication -- it comes from fanfiction.net -- but it is remarkable for one particular reason: it is a crossover with J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. If you want a fun, free read, take a peek at what happens when Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy become students at Hogwarts.

10. "Bridget Jones's Diary"

Another modern adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice," this is a far looser version than most. Based on Helen Fielding's novel, this romantic-comedy details a 30-something woman's journey to find her Mr. Right, quit smoking, and lose weight. While I'm personally unsure as to why this movie comes up every single time I look for new Austen-based material to consume, reviews are very favorable and it won several awards the year it came out. A sequel was released in 2004.

11. "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"

Were vampires not your thing? Perhaps the movie adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's novel (or the novel itself) which adds zombies into Jane Austen's novel would suit you better. Elizabeth becomes a sword-wielding heroine who attracts Colonel Darcy with her combat skills as they battle the hordes that have taken over Great Britain. If you always thought the Regency was just a little too dull for your tastes, perhaps this is more your cup of tea.