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Northanger Abbey first editions

Northanger Abbey first editions

As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Austen Fairytales: Sanditon

Jul. 03, 2021 | Comments

A compilation of my Jane Austen fairytale vignettes for the unfinished novel Sanditon, in chronological order.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

The Greatest of These: a Jane Austen Parable

Jun. 26, 2021 | Comments

The story of the Six Swans with the thirteenth chapter of Corinthians, embodied by the works of Jane Austen.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

The Nine (or More) Lives of a Well-Dressed Austen Man

Jun. 18, 2021 | Comments

The sartorial elements of Jane Austen's gentlemen spin the story of Puss in Boots. Each title is lifted directly from a description of or relating to the character.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

An Austen Jewel Box

Jun. 11, 2021 | Comments

The tale of "Toads and Diamonds" explored through gemstone symbolism, and the varied mentor relationships of all hues crafted by Jane Austen.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

A Bit of the Rattle: Jane's Jacks and Knaves

Jun. 05, 2021 | Comments

No true villains, only Austen's men of less than heroic quality for this version of Rumplestiltskin.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Confections, Kin, and Austen

May. 28, 2021 | Comments

The siblings of Jane Austen form the story of Hansel and Gretel in bite-sized bon mots.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Ambition and Amphibians by Austen

May. 21, 2021 | Comments

The Frog Prince as told by the not-so-gentle women of Jane Austen's works.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

What are Austen's Children Made of?

May. 14, 2021 | Comments

Canon compliant kidfic inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Jane Austen, and nursery rhymes.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Jane's Little but Fierce Ladies

May. 08, 2021 | Comments

An abridged Thumbelina with expanded roles for the minor Austen women: secondary, tertiary, and barely mentioned alike. Dedicated to mothers near and far, on page and in our hearts.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Roots, Shoots, and Blooms: an Austen Herbal

Apr. 30, 2021 | Comments

The story of Rapunzel as told by Jane Austen's characters and a helping touch of botanical lore.

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