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 Marianne began now to perceive that the desperation which had seized her at sixteen and a half, of ever seeing a man who could satisfy her ideas of perfection, had been rash and unjustifiable. Willoughby was all that her fancy had delineated in that unhappy hour and in every brighter period, as capable of... Continue Reading →
"I am afraid," replied Elinor, "that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety."Â "On the contrary, nothing can be a stronger proof of it, Elinor; for if there had been any real impropriety in what I did, I should have been sensible of it at the time, for we always know... Continue Reading →
   INFORMED  Emma wants to see her better informed; it will be an inducement to her to read more herself. They will read together. She means it, I know." Mrs. Weston, Emma, Chapter 5  I hope that you all enjoyed Emma, staring Kate Beckinsale, Sunday on PBS. This movie version is my favorite... Continue Reading →
"Emma," said Mr. Knightley presently, "I have a piece of news for you. You like news -- and I heard an article in my way hither that I think will interest you." "News! Oh! yes, I always like news. What is it? Why do you smile so? Where did you hear it? Mr. Knightly &... Continue Reading →
DISCERN Mr. Elton was only too happy. Harriet listened, and Emma drew in peace. She must allow him to be still frequently coming to look; anything less would certainly have been too little in a lover; and he was ready at the smallest intermission of the pencil, to jump up and see the progress, and... Continue Reading →
LAUGH "Oh! shocking!" cried Miss Bingley. "I never heard anything so abominable. How shall we punish him for such a speech?" "Nothing so easy, if you have but the inclination," said Elizabeth. "We can all plague and punish one another. Tease him -- laugh at him. Intimate as you are, you must know how it... Continue Reading →
CONGRATULATIONS to AustenBlog's Editrix Margaret C. Sullivan, author of The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensibile yet Elegant Guide to Her World for the nomination of her book in the category of best new Regency 'Know-How' book of 2007, by The Jane Austen's Regency World Awards. Good luck Mags. VOTE for your favorite nominees online by May... Continue Reading →
MIEN ...but his friend Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien, and the report, which was in general circulation within five minutes after his entrance, of his having ten thousand a year. The Narrator on Mr. Darcy, Pride & Prejudice, Chapter 3 It is... Continue Reading →
PROFIT Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. It is not fair. He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of the mouths of other people. Letter to Cassandra Austen, The Letters of Jane Austen, 28 September 1814 Newsflash from the book... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict author, Laurie Viera Rigler, is on one of her usual humorous jags, and has treated us to her Austen inspired political views of the 2008 presidential campaign. Here is excerpt from her lively speech that she gave recently to a group of Janeites at the Whittier Public Library in... Continue Reading →
FONDNESS He knew her to be clever, to have a quick apprehension as well as good sense, and a fondness for reading, which, properly directed, must be an education in itself. The Narrator on Edmund Bertram regarding Fanny Price, Mansfield Park, Chapter 2 As a bookseller, one of the exciting parts of my job is learning about new... Continue Reading →
"Witty and thrilling. Anne Hathaway is as bright and elegant as Jane Austen herself." Karen Durbin, Elle Magazine My co-blogger Ms. Place of Jane Austen Today has put together a wonderful icon contest for images created from the movie Becoming Jane. We have received several beautiful submissions and voting is open until March 5th. You can vote for... Continue Reading →
