Samuel Taylor ColeridgeSamuel Taylor Coleridge (21 October 1772 – 25 July 1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets. He wrote the poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, … Continue reading Regency Man Monday: The Poets – Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Friday Video – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
In case, you haven't seen it here is the first official trailer for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Wordless Wednesday #97
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It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? – Gothic Fiction
It's Monday and I'm starting to feel the Halloween spirit! It was a frosty morning and the heat was running and I just knew I was reading to give The Mysteries of Uldolpho another shot. So I dug around online for a decent, but free, digital version and downloaded it to my eReader. Now I … Continue reading It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? – Gothic Fiction
Wordless Wednesday #96
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Regency Woman Wednesday – Caroline of Brunswick
Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (17 May 1768 – 7 August 1821), best known as Caroline of Brunswick, was Queen of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George IV from 29 January 1820 until her death in 1821. Between 1795 and 1820, she was Princess of Wales.I'm going to do this one a … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Caroline of Brunswick
Regency Man Monday: The Poets – Lord Byron
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron ByronLord Byron is regarded as one of the greatest British poets and is best known for his amorous lifestyle and his brilliant use of the English language. - Biography.comShe Walks in BeautyShe walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies;And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in … Continue reading Regency Man Monday: The Poets – Lord Byron
Fun Friday – September Poll Results and October’s Question
Hello everyone!Did the end of September surprise anyone else or was that just me?September's question wanted to know which of Jane's writings outside of The Six was reader's favorites. Here are our results: It seems Lady Susan is a favorite! Let's be honest, there is something kind of entertaining about her.Now for October's Poll.
Connecting with the Central NJ Region of JASNA
If you are reading this then you have found our blog!Did you know you can receive our blog posts in your email? If you look to the right of the blog you will see an area to subscribe by signing up with your email.Right below that you'll see a box to sign up to receive … Continue reading Connecting with the Central NJ Region of JASNA
Wordless Wednesday #95
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