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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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 8: La Gambeta (Feb. 01, 2023) | Comments "Change of direction," a quintessential move of el fútbol argentino to trick the opponent that looks and feels like a dance (Unusual Efforts). |
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Theatre, Fútbol, and TranslationJan. 30, 2023 | Comments Today's bonus content explores how my novel adapts a key scene from Austen's Northanger Abbey, starting with a very important aspect of Argentine culture: fútbol |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 7: Estar Remando en Dulce de Leche (Jan. 28, 2023) | Comments "To be rowing in dulce de leche," a popular caramel milk-based sauce; a sticky situation (Language Answers, LLC). |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 6: Mueve al Compás (Jan. 25, 2023) | Comments "Move to the beat," the pleasurable coordination and timing of movement (Scientific American). |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 5: “Someone Who Needs Me” (Jan. 21, 2023) | Comments Lyrics from "For Once in my Life," featured in the first episode of Teen Angels, written by Motown songwriters Ron Miller and Orlando Murden (Songfacts). |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 4: Juegos Amorosos (Jan. 18, 2023) | Comments "Love Games," something that is not treated seriously (Cambridge Dictionary). |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 3: Amigos Nuevos (Jan. 14, 2023) | Comments "New Friends," developed through shared experiences in which the people involved learn that their association is mutually gratifying (APA Dictionary of Psychology). |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 2: Encuentro Sorpresivo (Jan. 11, 2023) | Comments "Surprising Encounter," to come upon or experience especially unexpectedly (Merriam-Webster). |
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Telenovelas and Teen AngelsJan. 09, 2023 | Comments When updating Northanger Abbey to modern Argentina, it was obvious the protagonist would obsess over the Spanish-language television sensation. |
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Estancia Aldea NorteñaChapter 1: Epifanía (Jan. 06, 2023) | Comments Catalina Moreno comes from a small town on the plains but gets the chance to travel with her wealthy neighbors to Mar del Plata for a holiday. A fan of telenovelas for years, her own life takes a dramatic turn as she learns about the wider world, friendship, romance, and herself. Austen's Northanger Abbey set in 2008 Argentina. |