Risky Regencies (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
... go-to "cheer up" writer--Jane Austen, of course! I do love nearly all her heroes (except Edmund Bertram, who let's face it is something of a priss. But he does seem perfect for Fanny, and will probably never cheat on her or have his nose fall off from syphilis! And Knightley seems kinda bossy). Darcy, Wentworth, Tilney, etc--reliable, attractive guys all. It's the Willoughbys...
Historical Tapestry (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... more than a code of socially acceptable behavior - they were an exponent of moral character. As Edmund Bertram expresses it: “The manners I speak of might rather be called conduct , perhaps; the result of good principles.” By this definition, Austen’s writing is mannerly – her assessments are keen but never crude, exercising Elizabeth Bennet’s tact in...
Jane Austen Sequels by Jane Odiwe (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
... two more P&P sequels) and yearn for some Brandon, Wentworth, Tilney and Knightley (never Edmund Bertram). Odiwe’s portrayal of all of the characters was perfect. Marianne was exactly as she was in S&S albeit a bit more mature. I also could understand why she was upset with Brandon. He completely neglected her to take care of his “other” family. I would have...
Jane Austen in Vermont (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009
... as her general view. Lane goes on to compare James to Austen’s characters: in youth, like Edmund Bertram; in later life, Dr. Grant!, and the use of the name “James” in two of her characters, James Morland and James Benwick, both young men who fell in love easily, a trait attributed to James Austen in his youth. Henry Austen, [Oh! what a Henry!] the brother who had a lot of enthusiasm...
