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Austenprose

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A daily celebration of the brilliance of Jane Austen’s writing. Join us and discover Jane Austen through her novels, letters, life and modern interpretations, as we focus on her unique ability to write about her 19th-century English rural society with keen observation, irony and wit.

• Added on: Jan 29th, 2009
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: LaurelAnn
• Listed in: Books Fiction
• Tags: jane austen pride and prejudice mr. darcy classic literature movie adaptations jane austen sequels

Recent Posts

• An Interview with Regina Jeffers – Author of Vampire Darcy’s Desire

  Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 02:31 in fiction, jane austen, author interview, austen book sleuth, regina jeffers, austen-esque authors, vampire darcy's desire

  Yes, Darcy is now a vampire! Well actually a Dhampir. Do I sound skeptical or just cynical?  Vampires are hot in the media these days after the Twilight phenomenon. Moreover, everyone knows that a young “lady’s imagination is very rapid;” ...

• Willoughby’s Return, by Jane Odiwe – A Review

  Posted on Wednesday December 9th, 2009 at 23:21 in book review, historical fiction, jane austen, sequels, jane odiwe, jane austen sequel, austen book reviews, willoughby's return

  While the Jane Austen sequel industry abounds with numerous books inspired by Pride and Prejudice, regretfully there are very few sequels to Austen’s first published novel Sense and Sensibility. Why? Possibly because some readers have been disappoi...

• My Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gift Wish List for 2009

  Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 02:30 in holiday gifts, jane austen, austen inspired, austen merchandise, austen favorites

  Holiday shopping time is here. Got Jane?   Jane Pawsten print by Chet Phillips  How smug Miss Pawsten looks. No wonder – she’s a cat! This whimsical digital illustration of a feline interpretation of author Jane Austen will have your Janeite f...

• Austen on the Auction Block: Six First Editions of Jane Austen Classics Realize Handsome Prices at Chrisites

  Posted on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 17:35 in jane austen, austen editions, jane austen first editions

  The economy might me in the tank, but Jane Austen is as valuable as ever. Six first editions of her classic novels hit the auction block at Christies in New York yesterday realizing some handsome prices. Austen may have proclaimed to her family that...

• Austen on the Auction Block: Six First Editions of Jane Austen Classics Realize Handsome Prices at Christies

  Posted on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 17:35 in jane austen, austen editions, jane austen first editions

  The economy might me in the tank, but Jane Austen is as valuable as ever. Six first editions of her classic novels hit the auction block at Christies in New York yesterday realizing some handsome prices. Austen may have proclaimed to her family that...

• Masterpiece Classic 2010 Season Preview

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 05:36 in judi dench, jonny lee miller, romola garai, naomie harris, cranford, sean bean, felicity jones, sharpe, the diary of anne frank, small island, persuasion 2007, sally hawkins

  Oh joy! In less than a month, the Masterpiece Classic season begins on PBS offering another incredible lineup of quality period and contemporary drama’s. This is my favorite time of year for television and this season certainly aims to please offe...

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This blog is currently rated a 4.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

David Hambidge

If you are in to Jane Austen's work this seems a good place to start. Bright and engaging front face. Worth a look.

dave

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