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Books We Treasure – A Recommendation
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Hanging Out With Jane Austen
I just reread part of Persuasion by Jane Austen, and it got me thinking what Jane would think and write about in today’s world. Would she still speak of and poke fun at the social classes? Would she draw characters who epitomized the thinking and scope of today’s morals and ethics in present-day society? She is my writing hero. Pride and Prejudice is absolutely my favorite book ever written. It is rich with great characters, memorable dialogue, romance, and humor. Which makes me wonder about Jane… Would Jane like the story I’m writing? Would she find it entertaining? Would she want to read about the struggles of a woman who…
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Pride and Prejudice: Which One and Why?
This is my favorite book of all time. It’s my mother’s copy, which she lent to me and will never get back. I love that it cost 45 cents. I love that it has my mother’s original highlights in it. She studied English and Literature, and I do pay attention to the notations when I read it. Nothing today costs 45 cents, not even a postage stamp (that will cost you 46 cents)…but perhaps you could get a piece of candy or solitary nail. So the question then becomes, which of the two films of note would you select as your favorite depiction of “Pride & Prejudice”? I’ve heard arguments…
