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204 years without Jane Austen
She had to face reality. She was soon going to die. She knew it and she accepted it. She would continue pretending she was fine and would nod when Cass or her mother, or whoever it was, said she would soon be better. Her brothers were using all the means at their disposal to help … Continue reading 204 years without Jane Austen
Is Emma so Emma because of Fanny Price?
Hi everyone! A new Emma was released a few weeks ago. For this reason, I'm going to write some entries about this novel and its heroine, and I'll be delighted to read your comments. You surely know that when Austen began writing Emma she said that she was going to take a heroine whom no … Continue reading Is Emma so Emma because of Fanny Price?
WHAT A HENRY! JANE AUSTEN’S FAVOURITE BROTHER
When Jane reached number sixty-four Sloane Street, she felt more at peace than she had in the last year. Before entering the house that had become her home in London, she stood for a few seconds with her eyes closed, inhaling the scent of the flowers that surrounded the entrance. The smile that lit up … Continue reading WHAT A HENRY! JANE AUSTEN’S FAVOURITE BROTHER
MADAME LA COMTESSE: THE FRENCH COUSIN WHO BROUGHT REVOLUTION INTO THE AUSTEN’S HOME
“Jane, dear, you look so beautiful!” “Merci Beaucoup, Madame,” said the young woman with a graceful bow. “It is a pleasure to have you among us, Cousin Eliza,” Henry added immediately, taking the lady’s hand, to bring it to his lips. “The pleasure is all mine,” she answered with a friendly smile. … Continue reading MADAME LA COMTESSE: THE FRENCH COUSIN WHO BROUGHT REVOLUTION INTO THE AUSTEN’S HOME
AUNT JANE
“I would like to write a story like yours.” “Me too.” “Well, go ahead. Nobody’s stopping you.” “But I don’t know how to,” objected Anna. “You could teach us,” Fanny suggested. “It’s true,” her cousin said immediately. “That would be wonderful.” Walking along with her nieces, Jane smiled with amusement as both of the girls … Continue reading AUNT JANE
TOM LEFROY
“Let me introduce you to my nephew, Tom Lefroy.” While Mr. Austen welcomed him on behalf of the whole family, Jane fixed her gaze on the young man. There was nothing brilliant about him, but nothing was out of place either. His ways did not seem affected, his voice was pleasant and the smile that … Continue reading TOM LEFROY
MY DEAR CASSANDRA
“Good morning,” said a voice behind her, tearing her from her musings. “Good morning, Cass,” Jane said with a warm smile. ¨I was thinking of you.” “Of me? I hope you are not thinking about including me in your new book,” she commented with a meaningful look. “In the end you did not show Cousin … Continue reading MY DEAR CASSANDRA
THE MAN WHO REJECTED JANE AUSTEN
Wednesday, November 1st, 1797 To the attention of Thomas Cadell, editor. Sir, I have in my possession a manuscript novel, comprising 3 vols., about the length of Miss Burney’s Evelina. As I am well aware of what consequence it is that a work of this sort should make its first appearance under a respectable name, I apply … Continue reading THE MAN WHO REJECTED JANE AUSTEN
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