Category Archives: Jane Austen

Oh, the Places You Will Go (Part 2)…the Settings for Jane Austen’s Novel

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Sense and Sensibility Norland Park in Sussex – the Dashwood’s family estate Barton Park in Devonshire – home of Sir John Middleton Barton Cottage in Devonshire – home of the Dashwood women Delaford in Devonshire – home of Colonel Brandon … Continue reading →

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Courtship During the Regency Period

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Expectations placed on young people of the aristocracy and the gentry were quite high. A young man was “expected” to make a match that would bring wealth or position to his family name. First, a gentleman was often several years … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook – Last Day of the Three Day Sale

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  This is the last day of our three day sale. Six Austen Authors have placed 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook – Day 2 of 3

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  For three days only, six Austen Authors will place 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than $2.99. Only 48 hours remain to … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  Beginning today and for three days only, six Austen Authors will place 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than $2.99. Here is … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 9

Posted on January 2, 2013 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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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 8

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

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

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The Eighth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

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

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 7

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) 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 Two Dashing Colonels And … Continue reading →

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Dr. Amy Smith and the Appeal of Jane Austen’s Characters

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This is the transcript of a podcast with Professor Amy Smith, who recognized a common thread among her students when she taught Jane Austen, as opposed to when she taught other classic writers, such as Dickens or the Brontes. To … Continue reading →

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