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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Trifles Light as AirPart 24: Every Interesting Detail (Jun. 11, 2022) | Comments Catherine found it hard to attend the present conversation between Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Skinner about their respective recent travels. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 23: A Step Between (Jun. 04, 2022) | Comments Scripture clearly taught Jonathan was in the right to disregard perverse authority. There was some comfort. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 22: Properly to Relax (May. 28, 2022) | Comments Richard Morland fairly dragged his unusually solemn elder brother from the house to join in whatever fun could be found. |
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The ExchangeMay. 25, 2022 | Comments February 15 Prompt: any, any, rooks, written for Northanger Abbey. |
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AdmonitionMay. 23, 2022 | Comments February 14 Prompt: any, any, blasphemy, written for Northanger Abbey. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 21: At a Distance (May. 21, 2022) | Comments Eleanor would have read Catherine's influence between Henry's lines even without his admitting to their exchange of letters on the subject. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 20: All Her Powers of Performance (May. 14, 2022) | Comments It surprised Miss Andrews to receive a letter from Miss Thorpe, a person unheard from in months. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 19: His Honest Heart (May. 07, 2022) | Comments James Morland gathered his courage and demanded an explanation from his old friend. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 18: The Necessity of its Concealment (Apr. 30, 2022) | Comments When the first letter appeared, Mr. Morland directed it to his eldest daughter with a mixture of gladness and slight regret at losing her so quickly. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 17: Mortifying and Grievous (Apr. 23, 2022) | Comments It was not unusual for their family to change plans or lodgings suddenly, but to do so with Miss Morland in tow appeared odd. |