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Ranking Jane Austen’s “heroines”: a Top 5

18th January 2018 by Mark 5 Comments
 

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It's fair to say that Mr Darcy sits atop the pile of Jane Austen's male characters, despite the valiant efforts of Henry Tilney (boosted by his understanding of muslins). But it's not a subject I have given much thought to. But I was asked … [Read more...] about Ranking Jane Austen’s “heroines”: a Top 5

Filed Under: Random musings Tagged With: Anne Elliot, Elinor Dashwood, Elizabeth Bennet, Emma, Emma Woodhouse, Jane Bennet, Persuasion, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility

Captain Wentworth’s emails

12th September 2017 by Mark 4 Comments
 

Wentworth's emails

"Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death".  And a glimpse into Wentworth's inbox proves the point. The famous letter is one reason it's my favourite Austen novel. … [Read more...] about Captain Wentworth’s emails

Filed Under: If they had email Tagged With: Captain Wentworth, Persuasion

My other favourite books: #2 Persuasion

21st August 2017 by Mark Leave a Comment
 

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Persuasion? Blasphemy! Stay behind after class, Mark, and write 100 times on the blackboard: I will not disrespect Mr Darcy. I will not disrespect Mr Darcy So, of all the Jane Austen novels, why is this one my favourite? Well, why not? Pride and … [Read more...] about My other favourite books: #2 Persuasion

Filed Under: Random musings Tagged With: Anne Elliot, Captain Wentworth, Persuasion

My favourite quote

18th July 2017 by Mark 1 Comment
 

Captain Wentworth quote

Six words to perfectly capture the feeling when you declare your love without knowing if it's reciprocated. My favourite quote in honour of today's 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death... … [Read more...] about My favourite quote

Filed Under: Everything else Tagged With: Captain Wentworth, Persuasion

Anne Elliot: the inbox

25th April 2017 by Mark 3 Comments
 

Anne Elliot emails

Can I "persuade" you to take a gentle peek into Anne Elliot's email account. Her "drafts" folder includes 46 unsent emails to Captain Wentworth. … [Read more...] about Anne Elliot: the inbox

Filed Under: If they had email Tagged With: Anne Elliot, Persuasion

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