Jane Austen

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

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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A Kind of Merry Peace

Apr. 18, 2022 | Comments

February 4 Prompt: any, any, thwarting of a romantic trope, written for Northanger Abbey.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 16: Happy Agitation (Apr. 16, 2022) | Comments

General Tilney dismissed his son with one last command to pay their guest every courtesy.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 15: Felicity Anew (Apr. 09, 2022) | Comments

With General Tilney occupied, the ladies at Northanger Abbey were able to enjoy Easter Monday as they pleased.
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Deviation

Apr. 04, 2022 | Comments

January 31 Prompt: any, any, pirates au, written for Persuasion.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 14: Sweet Proofs of Her Importance (Apr. 02, 2022) | Comments

It took some time for Eleanor to consider any other feelings but her own. When she did, a treacherous hope bloomed like the fresh buds in her heart.
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Contrasting Views

Mar. 30, 2022 | Comments

January 30 Prompt: Any, any, gable hood or French hood, written for Northanger Abbey.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 13: Approaching Disappointment (Mar. 26, 2022) | Comments

"Thank you," Anne Thorpe said to Mr. Morland as they joined the line, more to distract from Belle and Captain Tilney than any real gratitude.
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First Impressions

Mar. 21, 2022 | Comments

January 27 Prompt: any, any, what if any book/canon was written by a different author; or, what if Jane Austen wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 12: An Agitation of Mind (Mar. 19, 2022) | Comments

At most any time Henry Tilney felt able to withstand the vicissitudes of life. Then there were those few his comfortable ethos crumbled into confusion.
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Principles and Propensities

Mar. 14, 2022 | Comments

January 25 Prompt: Jane Austen novels, any two male characters from different novels, conversation at the gentlemen's club.

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