Category Archives: Jane Austen

A Jane Austen Time Line

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

1764-The Reverend George Austen marries Cassandra Leigh. They take up residence at Deane Parsonage in Hampshire. 1765-Brother James was born. Like his sister, James had literary aspirations, but unlike Jane, he never knew success. 1766-George Austen was born. Mentally challenged, … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Lasting Influence on Writing and on Modern Perceptions

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

As we celebrate Jane Austen in modern settings this month, I thought it prudent to examine what makes “our” Jane so popular. Austen’s influence proves that the past is always in the process of being reinvented. There have been over … Continue reading →

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The Twelfth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Twelve Months of Reading Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three … Continue reading →

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The Eleventh Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e … Continue reading →

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The Tenth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the tenth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Children Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters … Continue reading →

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The Ninth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the ninth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three … Continue reading →

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On the 7th Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have included this tale in the past, but it’s back for a repeat… On the seventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains … Continue reading →

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On the 6th Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have posted this rhyme previously, but it’s back for a repeat… (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the sixth day of Christams, Jane Austen gave to me Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four … Continue reading →

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On the 5th Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have posted this rhyme previously, but it’s back by popular demand. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the fifth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, F-i-v-e … Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys … Continue reading →

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On the 4th Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have posted this rhyme previously, but many have asked for it again. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the fourth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains … Continue reading →

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