Tag Archives: Jane Austen

The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 5

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(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 Three Sailing Captains Two Dashing Colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy.

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 4

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(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 Two Dashing Colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy.

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 3

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the third day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Three sailing Captains Two dashing Colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy. (Come back tomorrow for the Day 4 … Continue reading →

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A Jane Austen Time Line

Posted on December 27, 2012 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 he never knew success. 1766-George Austen was born. Mentally challenged, George was … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 2

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the second day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Two dashing colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy. (Come back tomorrow for Day 3.)

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 1

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The “twelve days” of Christmas comes after the celebration of the religious holiday and leads to the Epiphany on January 6. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the first day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave … Continue reading →

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Manners in Regency England – How To Behave Like an Aristocrat

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era manners were based on the conduct of the upper crust of Renaissance Italy, as well as 17th Century France. The fashions and the codes of conduct were influenced by both, but the Regency Period carved out a specific … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – Continues with the Letter “S”

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

s. – the abbreviation for shilling (a shilling is a English silver coin worth twelvepence; 20 shillings = one pound) Sabbatarians – VERY strict observers of the Sabbath sack – a dry white wine from Spain St. Giles – a … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and The British Royal Navy

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In referring to the cult-like following of those who extolled all things involving Admiral Horatio Nelson, Jane Austen once wrote, “I am sick of Lives of Nelson.” Yet, the author always appreciated the lives of men in the Royal Navy. … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – “R” Is Next on Our List

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

R. A. – member of the Royal Academy, which was founded by George III Radcliffe, Ann – was an English author, and a pioneer of the Gothic novel. Her style is romantic in its vivid descriptions of landscapes, and long travel … Continue reading →

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