Tag Archives: Mrs. Bennet

Anxiety Treatment or Poisons? (or) What Should Mrs. Bennet Take for Her “Nerves”?

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Ever wonder what was available for Jane Austen’s character Mrs. Bennet as treatment for the lady’s “nerves”? Perhaps an herb, root, or a tea that would have been used to lessen anxiety. Sort of the Regency equivalent of Xanax. Several … Continue reading →

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“Will Nobody Have Compassion on My Poor Nerves?” a Guest Post from Elaine Owen

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

This post first appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on 9 September 2021. Enjoy!!! Mrs. Bennet is one of Jane Austen’s most memorable characters. Clearly Austen wants us to laugh at her histrionics and her constant, blatant husband hunting, and … Continue reading →

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