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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Family Meals in Northanger AbbeyNov. 22, 2021 | Comments The characters of Northanger Abbey share several meals, and just like today, there was often some awkwardness when family and food join together. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 23 (Nov. 20, 2021) | Comments Too delighted with his own returning health to waste much ire on a villain so considerate as to remain offstage, Henry instead recommended they explore within. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 22 (Nov. 17, 2021) | Comments "How lovely she looked," was his happy thought while enjoying the sun’s rays. And how gratifying to feel himself again, able to praise and tease without fear of a relapse. |
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Babblings of a Bookworm InterviewNov. 15, 2021 | Comments This week's post is once again at a different location, this time at Babblings of a Bookworm. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 21 (Nov. 13, 2021) | Comments When Catherine woke to the sound of rain she could not help rushing to the window in dismay. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 20 (Nov. 10, 2021) | Comments Although Catherine knew how often ladies were described as fainting and running to hysterics, she felt no inclination to imitate their example. |
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All in the TimingNov. 08, 2021 | Comments Dates and times are important for Austen's stories, and the characters of Northanger Abbey are no exception. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 19 (Nov. 06, 2021) | Comments He woke, he ate, he read, and felt every moment as if he must improve. But still his body betrayed him with tremors and pains. |
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Gentlemen of GloucestershireChapter 18 (Nov. 03, 2021) | Comments Though provided with all the necessary articles of a morning study in the form of pen, paper, prayer book, and perhaps most importantly time, Henry found he was unable to marshal his full attention. |
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All Saints' Day by the Book of Common PrayerNov. 01, 2021 | Comments I decided to shake things up today by sharing a primary resource: the All Saints' Day service from the Book of Common Prayer. |