Susan Allen Ford's book explores what books Jane Austen's characters read, and how those books connect to Austen's plots, themes, and characters.
What Jane Austen’s Characters Read (And Why)
Category: Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s “Evil” Clergymen”?
How bad are Jane Austen's "bad" clergymen?
The 1980 Pride and Prejudice Movie
The 1980 BBC Pride and Prejudice is not my favorite, but it has its beauties, and many people love it!
Thankfulness in Jane Austen’s Novels
What does Jane Austen have to say about gratitude and thankfulness?
The Meyersons of Meryton: A Jewish Family in Jane Austen’s England
This unusual Pride and Prejudice variation introduces a Jewish family to Meryton, and shows us more about Judaism in Jane Austen's England.
Christian Jane Austen Variations 8: Laraba Kendig and Skylar Burris
I am Jael, and An Unlikely Missionary, are Pride and Prejudice variations in which Georgiana Darcy, and Charlotte Collins, find strength from God to face their challenges.
Travel in Jane Austen’s England
Travelers in Jane Austen's England used all kinds of vehicles, though none were very safe or very fast.
Mr. Collins, Country Clergyman
Hugh Thomson drew delightful illustrations of clergyman Mr. Collins.
Dancing, and The Militia, in Jane Austen’s England
Today we enjoy more of Hugh Thomson's lovely illustrations, and find out more about dancing, and about the militia, in Austen's England. How could partners chat while doing complex dances? And why were some of the militia "wolves in sheep's clothing"?
Box Pews: Seeing Mr. Darcy at Church
In Austen's England, people sat in box pews with their families, surrounded by walls. Why did they do that, and what was it like?
Faith, Science, Joy, and Jane Austen 