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In the film’s adaptation of Mansfield Park, Fanny’s brother William is eliminated from this version. While he is an integral part of the novel and very crucial to Fanny as a friend and confidant, his absence from the film does … Continue reading →

After watching the film, you’ll know that there are several ways in which this adaptation departs from Austen’s novel. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, of course! Adaptations needn’t always be entirely faithful to be good or to be interesting … Continue reading →

If, like me, you like the tv show Parks and Recreation, which ended last night, you might want to treat yo self to this Parks & Rec/Pride & Prejudice mashup.  

Here’s a short (but scandalous!) piece in today’s New York Times about some newly-discovered Austen family letters. Are those “pickles” really “pickles”? And, if you’d like to learn more, a quick overview of Austen’s brothers.

Austen’s all over the internet, but I thought you might find these recent items interesting. First, a piece in the Guardian about a collection of Austen family letters: Jane Austen family letters offer ‘deeply personal’ insight into author’s world And, … Continue reading →

This site will primarily serve as a repository for readings, handouts, and any other little bits of paper that might be kept conveniently in one place. But it’s also a handy way for us to share links to Austeniana, including … Continue reading →