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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Anyone who lived through the 1980's can not hear the term Preppy and not smile! For the rest of you young things who were just a twinkle in your parents eyes, take notice and rent the movie Metropolitan — writer, director, and producer Whit Stillman's witty take on... Continue Reading →
WELCOME "Depend upon it, you see but half. You see the evil, but you do not see the consolation. There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong,... Continue Reading →
Hello faithful readers. Austenprose is on holiday until August 15th. Please join us then for Mansfield Park Madness, as we attempt to discover the many mysteries and wonders of Jane Austen's oft maligned and misunderstood work through the novel, movies and critical analysis. Happy summer holidays to all. Cheers, Laurel Ann
I would not let Martha read First Impressions again upon any account, and am very glad that I did not leave it in your power. She is very cunning, but I saw through her design; she means to publish it from memory, and one more perusal must enable her to do it. Letter to Cassandra... Continue Reading →
JaneAusten.org We stumbled upon this new Jane Austen themed website today called JaneAusten.org, and thought it quite lovely! It includes biographical info, a life timeline, quotes, movie info, online texts of the novels and other great resources. It appears that quite a bit of thought and respect have been put into the design and it is... Continue Reading →
Mark Twain House, Hartford, Conn. "The wisest and the best of men -- nay, the wisest and best of their actions -- may be rendered ridiculous by a person whose first object in life is a joke." Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 11  The news on the internet is that the Mark Twain House... Continue Reading →
"And that," said Mrs. Reynolds, pointing to another of the miniatures, "is my master -- and very like him. It was drawn at the same time as the other -- about eight years ago."Â Â "I have heard much of your master's fine person," said Mrs. Gardiner, looking at the picture; "it is a handsome face.... Continue Reading →
If anyone out there has ever wondered where I get my inspiration to write continually about one subject - Jane Austen - for six months and counting, you might be amused at what from time-to-time inspires those brain cells into action. Many times, I will be Googling along and happen upon something that I was not... Continue Reading →
Continuing on the Jane '08 campaign trail Presidential candidate Jane Austen, reveals her position on some important issues to Americans Janeites everywhere!  Jane '08: Leadership (Parody)
"The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of... Continue Reading →
It was a sweet view -- sweet to the eye and the mind. English verdure, English culture, English comfort, seen under a sun bright, without being oppressive...It might be safely viewed with all its appendages of prosperity and beauty, its rich pastures, spreading flocks, orchard in blossom, and light column of smoke ascending. Emma, Chapter... Continue Reading →
It was the choicest gift of Heaven; and Anne viewed her friend as one of those instances in which, by a merciful appointment, it seems designed to counterbalance almost every other want. The Narrator on Anne Elliot, Persuasion, Chapter 17Â Looking for a gift book for a special Janeite, or as an introduction of Jane... Continue Reading →
