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Much has been written on the cause of Jane Austen’s lingering illness and untimely death in Winchester on 18 July 1817. I have a stack of biographies that I perused in search of a poignant passage that would express the tenor of this solemn day. Her great biographers Claire Tomalin, David Nokes and Elizabeth Jenkins... Continue Reading →
The Jane Austen book sleuth is happy to inform readers that many Austen inspired books are heading our way in July, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. FICTION (prequels, sequels, retellings, variations, or Regency inspired)Â The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer July is The Grand Sophy month at Jane Austen Today in... Continue Reading →
Was Jane Austen a Moralist? No! many of her fervent admirers will exclaim - 'Thank Heaven - that she was not!' Her mission was to amuse, to delight, to refresh us - but neither to reprove nor to condemn us! Those who want 'Moral Tales' must seek them elsewhere; they are not to be found... Continue Reading →
"We are happy to see Edward, it was an unexpected pleasure, & he makes himself as agreeable as ever, sitting in such a quiet comfortable way making his delightful little sketches." Jane Austen to Caroline Austen, 23 January 1817Â What 'CAN' a loyal Janeite begin to say about a book whose creation involved so much... Continue Reading →
"The Memoir of my Aunt, Jane Austen, has been received with more favour than I had ventured to expect. The notices taken of it in the periodical press, as well as letters addressed to me by many with whom I am not personally acquainted, show that an unabated interest is still taken in every particular... Continue Reading →
