inspiration + perspiration = invention :: T. Edison ::
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."
Northanger Abbeybooksfan fictionscrimshaw |
Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 31 (Dec. 18, 2021) | Comments What facts remain to be considered are provided within this epilogue, short and concise as all such denouements should be. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 30 (Dec. 15, 2021) | Comments The last two days spent at Northanger Abbey passed without any further terrors to dispel their comfort. |
Jane Austenbooksfan fiction |
Happy Birthday Jane AustenDec. 13, 2021 | Comments Instead of only focusing on Norhanger Abbey today, I wish to inform my readers that a special birthday is coming up along with Christmas: Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, and this week marks the 246th anniversary of that day. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 29 (Dec. 11, 2021) | Comments The trials of the previous day were nothing compared to the solace Catherine received that morning. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 28 (Dec. 08, 2021) | Comments A loud curse answered his knock, warning Henry not to expect a warm welcome. |
Northanger Abbeybooksfan fictionweb |
Meme Monday for Gentlemen of GloucestershireDec. 06, 2021 | Comments Instead of my usual analysis I'm devoting today to a little silliness: retelling my fan novel in memes. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 27 (Dec. 04, 2021) | Comments As General Tilney liked speed and horsemanship best, their rides had never been leisurely enough to allow much conversation. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 26 (Dec. 01, 2021) | Comments Perhaps it was silly to become so happy over dressing for dinner but Henry's good mood could not be diminished by admitting its ridiculousness. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 25 (Nov. 27, 2021) | Comments This parade was silent, which suited Catherine, for she had no idea how to placate her companion. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 24 (Nov. 24, 2021) | Comments She would be patient: the doctor would return soon, and then they would go home. More than anything, she yearned to be in her own environs again. |