from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)
An author of great observation, sparkling wit, dry humor, and expansive characterization. Remember, the Romantic era came after her death.
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SoundtrackPart 1: Unphotographable (Jul. 27, 2022) | Comments Vignettes about the lady Agnes Elliot and RAF Capt. Frederick Wentworth. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 30: A Message from Woodston (Jul. 23, 2022) | Comments It was not the first time Eleanor had noticed her father dispose of an envelope after barely taking time to open it. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 29: Harmless Delight (Jul. 16, 2022) | Comments The gift delivered to Mrs. Allen was delivered with a very breezy note, but could only have been directed by a person privy to their most recent conversations. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 28: Capable of Continual Improvement (Jul. 09, 2022) | Comments It took only one morning of pouring over the household account's ledger to convince Catherine that histories were not, in fact, the most tormenting books one could read. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 27: Company is Always Cheerful (Jul. 02, 2022) | Comments After a great deal of cooing over the little ones, Aunt Harriet's attention turned to the older girls during a morning's work. |
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A Very Steady FriendshipPart 1: A Very Steady Friendship (Jun. 29, 2022) | Comments "In Defense of Charles Bingley and His Friendship with Fitzwilliam Darcy." Originally inspired by a 3SF prompt. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 26: Cool Reasonings (Jun. 25, 2022) | Comments Captain Tilney to Mr. Henry Tilney: I would not waste my ink or your shillings for this letter except that Eleanor has writ as well and begged it. |
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Only a JokeJun. 22, 2022 | Comments January 18 Prompt: Any, any, misunderstandings, written for Northanger Abbey. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 25: Confirmation Strong (Jun. 18, 2022) | Comments The idyll of Fullerton became increasingly difficult to maintain with the introduction of one George Perry into the narrative. |