Trying something new here on the blog, using a random word generator I will get a word and find it in one of Jane's novels. I will share that quote here. responsible "I must take leave to observe, Sir Walter," said Mr. Shepherd one morning at Kellynch Hall, as he laid down the newspaper, "that … Continue reading Book Quote Monday
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Meet the Janeites – Ruth
Name: Ruth How did you become a Janeite? I've always been a history lover for all my life and enjoy reading novels of 18th and 19th centuries to gain an understanding of the mindset of those periods. Also after watching Persuasion starring Amanda Root and Sense and Sensibility with Kate Winslet I then purchased the … Continue reading Meet the Janeites – Ruth
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World Auction Record for Austen Letter at Bonhams - Fine Books & Collections To tell or not to tell: "Sense and Sensibility' is as relevant today as it was when it was published more than 200 years ago - The Hindu 'It's an escape': the Americans who want to live like Jane Austen - The … Continue reading Friday Link Up
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Book Quote Monday
Trying something new here on the blog, using a random word generator I will get a word and find it in one of Jane's novels. I will share that quote here. gun "Are you going as high as Belmont? Are you going near Camden Place? Because if you are, I shall have no scruple in … Continue reading Book Quote Monday
Fun Friday – Jane Austen Soundtracks
Spotify has put together a playlist called Jane Austen Soundtracks Celebrate Jane Austen with this collection of soundtracks from the big and small screen; featuring music inspired by her novels, and some of her favourite from the Regency era. The playlist has 30 songs and includes: Stars and Butterflies - From "Pride & Prejudice" Soundtrack … Continue reading Fun Friday – Jane Austen Soundtracks
Wordy Wednesday 27
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Program Review – The music of Jane Austen in practice and prose
The music of Jane Austen in practice and prose On October 20, the New Jersey Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America sponsored a wonderful program on the music of Jane Austen’s time, presented by period music duo The Practitioners of Musick. The program took place at the public library in Plainsboro. In … Continue reading Program Review – The music of Jane Austen in practice and prose
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Harold Bloom, literary critic who wrote of the 'anxiety of influence,' dies at 89 - Washington PostWindsor Castle's Inner Hall closed by Queen Victoria opens after revamp - BBC News'Clueless' to be rebooted as a drama series, internet says 'as if' - Newsweek'Our heritage needs to be saved': Treasured lighthouses among historic buildings at risk … Continue reading Friday Link Up
