Tag Archives: Jane Austen

“X” Doesn’t Mark the Spot – Or Why Jane Austen Does Not Use Words Beginning With “X”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I spent a delightful morning counting words in Pride and Prejudice. Why? You may ask: Regina, do you not have enough to do with your retirement years than to sit around counting how many times Jane Austen used the word … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Parents: A Perfect Match

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Reverend George Austen belonged to the professional class. From the Weald of Kent, Austen’s ancestors had found success in the manufacture of woollen broadcloth. The Austens owned Broadford and Grovehurst in Horsmonden. However, the “family fortune” was not distributed … Continue reading →

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Incorporating Fascinating Legends into Classic Story Lines

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Incorporating Fascinating Legends in Classic Story Lines I have been writing Jane Austen-inspired novels since late 2007. One of the issues of reinventing Austen’s story lines to incorporate new materials or events that would prove true for the time period. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers, from My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This interview first appeared on My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors http://www.myladyweb.blogspot.com/ What is it about Jane Austen-inspired literature that captured your fancy? I have been in love with Jane Austen’s stories for as long as I can remember. … Continue reading →

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Daily Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Political Intrigue

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s lifetime knew political intrigue that came to light with the splintering of the Whig party and the formation of a Conservative element. From 1788 to 1812, England experienced war after war, King George III’s madness, and the decadent lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Everyday Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Meals

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Breakfast In Jane Austen’s time, breakfast arrived late in the typical country household, usually between nine and ten of the clock. The household would have completed several tasks prior to sitting down to a simple meal. Using fine china, the … Continue reading →

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Northanger Abbey 1987 – Movie Discussion

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

When we read our favorite novels, we bring our own imagination to the experience. Film adaptations, however, leave less room for interpretation. We have all, at one time or another, been disappointed in the casting, not inherently evident to us … Continue reading →

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Profiling a Janeite – Are You a Typical Jane Austen Fan?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Anatomy of a Janeite Do You Fit the Bill? In 2008, JASNA put together a survey of the “typical” Janeite. I was wondering how many items match with my viewers/readers. Part 1: Participant Demographics. The first half of the survey … Continue reading →

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Cinematic Jane Austen

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Cinematic Versions of Jane Austen Recently, I blogged about the latest film version of a Jane Austen novel to be released. I write Austen-related adaptations/sequels, as well as contemporary and Regency era books, but many of my readers come to me … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Hollywood Appeal

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Hollywood can’t get enough of Jane Austen Jane Austen (1775-1817) is closer to Shakespeare, in calendar time, than to us. Yet her world is much closer to ours than his — which helps explain her astonishing ongoing popularity and why … Continue reading →

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