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Jane Sighting – Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs
https://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/17738217 Candlelight Christmas is the 10th book in Susan Wiggs' Lakeshore Chronicles. This is one of my favorite series so I was excited to see a Jane Austen P&P reference in the book."Yet another thing we have in common - quirky parents. Mine are English professors. My sisters and I are named after literary figures. … Continue reading Jane Sighting – Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs
Box Hill Picnic Quotes and Passages
We had a wonderful time at our Box Hill Picnic last month.We disscussed some of our favorite quotes and passages in Pride and Prejudice.Mr. Collins' perposal and Elizabeth's reply- Chapter 19----Mrs. Bennet rang the bell, and Miss Elizabeth was summoned to the library."Come here, child," cried her father as she appeared. "I have sent for you … Continue reading Box Hill Picnic Quotes and Passages
Fun Friday!
What does and have in common? They both turned 200 years old this year!200-Year-Old Fish Caught off Coast of Alaska Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" was just hitting bookstores and the British and the United States were waging war once again 200 years ago - which is roughly when a fish recently caught in Alaska is believed … Continue reading Fun Friday!
…the neglect of a family library
Quote from P&PI have missed this quote in past readings of P&P and thank Katie for posting this picture when she too finally noticed the quote.I have an interesting family library, the books my father collected are now mine and they line the shelves/walls in the guest room. I'm adding my own books to them … Continue reading …the neglect of a family library
Fun Friday – The Simpleton’s Guide to Pride and Prejudice
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Movie Recommendation of Sorts
When looking over the results for the favorite movie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice I noticed that the votes for 'Other' were all for the 1980 BBC version with Elizabeth Garvie.How could I have missed that one? I'll tell you how...I have never seen it.In case you are like me and have completely missed this … Continue reading Movie Recommendation of Sorts
Happy 200th Publication Day Pride and Prejudice!
Pride and Prejudice you have been well loved for 200 years, here's to 200 more!Photo by Joey GannonOur month long Jane Austen Poll results are in:Which is your favorite movie version of Pride and Prejudice?2% - Other3% - 1940 with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier8% - 2005 with Keira Knightly and Matthew Macfadyen27% - 1995 … Continue reading Happy 200th Publication Day Pride and Prejudice!
It is a truth universally acknowledged…
that Pride and Prejudice is a much beloved story 200 years after it's publication.Publication history from WikipediaTitle page of a 1907 edition illustrated by C. E. BrockAusten began writing the novel after staying at Goodnestone Park in Kent with her brother Edward and his wife in 1796.[16] The novel was originally titled First Impressions by … Continue reading It is a truth universally acknowledged…
Celebrating Pride and Prejudice
Celebrating Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the first publication of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s best-loved novel. To mark this special occasionHazel Jones and Maggie Lane have written this beautifully illustrated 64-page book looking at the history of the work that Jane Austen called her “darling child”.To celebrate the bicentenary … Continue reading Celebrating Pride and Prejudice
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