Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Liveblogging Jane Austen: Part Four

Posted on July 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

This has been a somewhat lengthy series so far [1], but now it’s time to look at the first part of Mansfield Park, which is supposed to be two hours or so. 9:13PM:  Clearly the BBC had a small acting … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging Jane Austen: Part Three

Posted on July 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

Since I only managed to get through the first three episodes of the classic Firth/Erle miniseries yesterday evening before going to bed, we decided to begin the episodes at this point. 9:26PM:  The voiceovers at the beginning of the fourth … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging Jane Austen: Part Two

Posted on July 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

After the first experience watching part of Pride & Prejudice [1], we all decided that we preferred the Colin Firth version, so we decided to watch it. 9:26PM:  Seeing Bingley and Darcy chat with each other about country manners and … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging Jane Austen: Part One

Posted on July 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

About a year ago for my previous birthday, my mum purchased me a six dvd set of mostly old BBC adaptations of the main Jane Austen novels.  Given that my lappy lacks a dvd player and I am not someone … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Letters Of Jane Austen

Posted on July 1, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Letters Of Jane Austen, by Jane Austen As someone who has long been interested in the writings of Jane Austen [1], I thought it would be worthwhile to take a look at her letters, and this book was certainly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Juvenilia Of Jane Austen And Charlotte Brontë

Posted on June 30, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Juvenilia Of Jane Austen And Charlotte Brontë, by Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë Given the fame of Jane Austen’s writings as well as Jane Eyre, it is little surprise that the childhood works of the authors (hereafter abbreviated as … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For A Jane Austen Fantasy Draft

Posted on June 29, 2018 by nathanalbright

While I was chatting with my mum and one of my cousins yesterday evening, I pondered how it would be a wonderful thing if one could have fantasy leagues for Jane Austen characters similar to what one does for athletes … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Readings On Jane Austen

Posted on June 12, 2018 by nathanalbright

Readings On Jane Austen, edited by Clarice Swisher I read this book mostly while enjoying some food at a local sports bar, and the book managed to spark a conversation with an entrepreneur who was impressed to see someone who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Readings On Pride & Prejudice

Posted on June 12, 2018 by nathanalbright

Readings On Pride & Prejudice, edited by Clarice Swisher I am no stranger either to books on textual criticism [1] or the writings of Jane Austen, and so this book is a natural one for me to read even if … Continue reading →

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Book Review: First Impressions (Austen Series #1)

Posted on June 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

First Impressions (Austen Series #1), by Debra White Smith [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Press/Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I’m a big fan of Pride & Prejudice, and it is … Continue reading →

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