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Movies in May: The ‘M’s of Emma in Clueless
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! Let’s go back more than 20 years (has it really been that long?) and take a look at the film, Clueless. As we look at …
All Things Austen – Sketching One’s Character
Welcome to All Things Austen in April! Jane Austen had a wonderful way with words, using them instead of pencils or paint to illustrate something. Today we’ll look at a few of her novels in which she uses words synonymous with drawing to convey a thought. We are all familiar with the following passage in “Pride and …
Welcome to All Things Austen in April!
This month we are celebrating Jane Austen with All Things Austen in April! What does this mean? Many of our posts will be about Jane Austen – her life and times, her novels, her letters, and just about anything! We begin All Things Austen with a letter Jane Austen wrote on April 1. It is a …
March Madness – Darcy and Wentworth Meet
Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane Austen’s …
Anniversary February — Henry and Catherine Tilney
To commemorate our second anniversary, we invite you, our loyal readers and friends, to join us this month at Austen Variations. We have grand plans! For February, we intend to share the endearing moments of Jane Austen’s beloved characters as they celebrate their own anniversaries. Happy Anniversary to the Tilneys from Northanger Abbey! …
Jane’s Poetic Admirer
What better way to start the year that to focus on one of Jane Austen’s most beloved characters. Join Austen Variations as we spend January looking into the lovely Jane Bennet. “I do not like to boast of my own child, but to be sure, Jane — one does not often see anybody …
Darcy’s Voyage Missing Scene
As we wait for the Twelve Days of Christmas to begin here at Austen Variations, I have another missing scene for you. But this is not from Pride and Prejudice, but from Darcy’s Voyage. (And no, it’s not even a Christmas story.) I recently discovered this little piece when I found an old thumb drive and …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Darcy and Bingley Talk About a Return to Netherfield
Darcy was successful in arranging the marriage of Lydia and Wickham. Now he must determine whether he wants to try again with Elizabeth. How does Darcy suggest to Bingley that they return to Netherfield? September 20, 1812 Darcy climbed the steps to the small town home Bingley had leased in London. He was grateful his …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Colonel Forster’s Letter Arrives
The Bennet family receives word from Colonel Forster informing them that Lydia has run off with Wickham. August 2, 1812 Loud voices and repeated pounding awakened Jane from a deep sleep. It took her a few moments to realize that someone was knocking on the front door. She could distinguish someone speaking from outside as well as …
P&P: Behind the Scenes – Wickham tells Lydia he is leaving
Lydia is in Brighton as Mrs. Forster’s particular guest. She is having a wonderful time with all the soldiers paying to her – especially Mr. Wickham. July 30, 1812 “George!” Lydia waved her hand excitedly. “Over here!” She placed both hands over her heart when she saw him look up and smile at …
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