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An Author of Jane Austen Sequels Worthy of the Highest PraiseThis article comments on the trend of Jane Austen sequels in contemporary literature. While not all attempts are as successful, Linda Berdoll's two novels brilliantly reexamine Austen's beloved characters and ninettenth century life.
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Masterpiece Presents the Complete Jane Austen on PBSJane Austen lovers rejoice! The new season of Masterpiece on PBS presents all 6 Austen novels.
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The History of Jane AustenLooks into Jane Austen's life and family history. Focuses on the novel Pride and Prejudice and her choices for the characters and setting of the novel.
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A Valley Girl's Take on Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenWhat would a modern teenage Valley Girl think of the Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice"? Well, you're about to find out in this humorous book review.
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The Works of Jane AustenWhether it’s Victorian era or modern times, the readers of Jane Austen's novels strive to understand the establishment through the eyes of young intelligent women. -
Movie Review - the Jane Austen Book ClubAs each month's novel comes up for discussion, a corresponding incident in a member's life seems to mirror what has happened in the book. Their lives become inextricably tangled with the lives of Jane Austen's characters. -
On Screen with Jane Austen's NovelsIn her short 42 years of life Jane Austen could never have imagined that she would become popular enough for Hollywood to be making screen versions of her stories over 190 years after her death. -
Pride and Prejudice Essay, Jane AustenExamine the relationship between money and marriage in the novel. What has Jane Austen to say about marriage in this novel? How does she present her ideas? Choose two marriage proposals to analyse and compare, and base your response on these.
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On Becoming Jane Austen a Book ReviewJohn Spence exhaustively researches and uncovers the real life Austen that created the characters we have all learned to love. If you are a true Austen bibliophile, you owe it to yourself to read On Becoming Jane Austen.
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The 21st Century Jane Austen HeroineA 21st Century woman trades lives with a woman living in Jane Austen's England. Here are just a few of my thoughts on this beach read.
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Gift Ideas for Jane Austen FansDoes someone on your holiday shopping list enjoy Jane Austen? These gift ideas for Jane Austen fans are sure to delight the Austen lover.
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A Look at Jane Austen's Pride and PrejudiceThe Picturesque and SublimeA paper I wrote for my British Literature II class. In it, I use relationships to define the Romantic era terms "picturesque" and "sublime."
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An Author to Be Remembered: Jane AustenAn overview of the life of Jane Austen. Her books and writings have inspired the lives of generations of readers.
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Marriage in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Sense and SensibilityThis paper provides an indepth exploration of marriage in two of Jane Austen's most popular novels: Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
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Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen's Satire NovelJane Austen's lack of seriousness when she critiques British society and literature makes Northanger Abbey an enjoyable read. -
Jane Austen: The Analytical Prowess of an Esteemed NovelistJane Austen's profound insight into the female spirit demonstrates why her works are still relevant in the twenty-first century and one reason why she is my favorite novelist.
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A Look into the Life of Jane Austen: Her Passions and InspirationJane Austen was most influenced in her works by her own life experiences with 18th-century society as well as by the many authors whose works Austen was exposed to throughout her life.
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Jane Austen: The Original Queen of Chick-LitSome believe that the best love stories are inspired by heartbreak, a point made true when one looks at the life and works of Jane Austen.
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The Better Ending of Persuasion by Jane AustenTwo endings have been written for Jane Austen's Persuasion....which one is more persuasive?
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The Everyday Gothic of Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen's SatireJane Austen satirized gothic novels in Northanger Abbey. The gothic genre lent authority to Austen's criticisms of patriarchy. Austen pointed out that the real horrors for English women were censorship, self-betrayal, and indifference.
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Jane Austen and Teen RomanceThis entertaining teen novel is a piece of Austen fan fiction. Set during Austen's teen years, it chronicles the adventures of Austen and her best friend/cousin.
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Little Known Facts About Jane AustenBut even though many people may be familiar with Jane Austen they may know little else about her. The upcoming film about Jane Austen's life will certainly increased the number of Jane Austen fans. Here are some little known facts about Jane Austen. -
English Country Dancing as Seen in Jane Austen MoviesAn overview of English Country dancing as seen in two versions of "Pride and Prejudice," and in "Becoming Jane." -
Resurgence in Jane Austen Interest Tied to Yearning for RomanceThe popularity of Jane Austen's writing lies in its universal theme of seeking love. As such, her novels translate well to the big screen.
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'A Fine Brush on Ivory' Recognizes Jane AustenJane Austen, born in 1775, died in 1817 at the age of 41. Although she lived in a time when women were not given formal education, she was extremely intelligent and well read, and wrote from childhood onward.
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Jane Austen's Lasting Effect on the Modern American Concept of Love and RomanceOne of the clear messages in all of Austen's work is that love is lurking all around us if we only look for it. According to Jane, our perfect match is right in front of us.
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Fanny's Character in Jane Austen's Mansfield ParkFanny Price of Mansfield Park is the ultimate example of Austen's rare capacity to create colorfully insubstantial character, full of quirks but lacking inner depth.
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How Jane Austen Ruined Women (and Men) ForeverThis article is a tribute to the ever-famous character Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
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'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls' Seth Grahame-Smith Tweaks Jane AustenJane Austen may be the best loved regency female author. Although steeped in Gothic romanticism, Austen championed independent women. Seth Grahame-Smith fans the flame of feminism with hellfire in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.' -
Emma by Jane AustenA summary and review of Jane Austen's novel Emma.
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Read "Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict" for Light-hearted EntertainmentLaurie Viera Rigler's novel "Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict" is about a woman who is transported from 1813 to modern-day California. Everything has changed for her--except for her obsession with Jane Austen's novels.
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Jane Austen: My Favorite NovelistThere are many reasons why Jane Austen is my favorite novelist. -
Why Jane Austen is My Favorite NovelistJane Austen's writing is some of the best ever put down to paper. She is my favorite novelist for a number of reasons. Learn why.
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A Profile of Jane AustenThis is a biography of Jane Austen and a discussion on her novels, especially Pride and Prejudice. -
Jane Austen; A Woman Beyond Her YearsJane Austen; a woman of romance and yet never had she loved so passionately in her own life. A novelist beyond her years but lonely at heart, she wrote some of the best books of any time!
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Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen Provides Lessons in Love to a Contemporary AudienceAlthough British author Jane Austen wrote about relationships almost two hundred years ago, her novel Pride and Prejudice illustrates that she possessed key insight into matters concerning the heart.
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Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict is Disappointing for Austen FansConfessions of a Jane Austen Addict, by Laurie Viera Rigler, is a romantic period novel about a Jane Austen fan who gets mystically transported to the world of Austen's novels. Sadly the book does not live up to expectations.
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Northanger Abbey by Jane AustenAlthough not published until after her death in 1818 (but more on that in a bit), Northanger Abbey was actually the first book written by infamous "chick-lit forerunner" Jane Austen.
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Movie Review - Jane Austen's 'œPersuasion' (2007)Jane Austen lovers will be pleased to view the film version of the author's last novel, published after her death. -
Jane Austen Event in South Florida: a Talk with Suzanne Ferriss and Arnie PerlsteinA talk on Jane Austen related topics comes to South Florida as a new Jane Austen Society Chapter is being formed.
