In the classic Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice, readers are given plenty of insight into Elizabeth Bennett’s point of view and mindset, but very little is given of Mr. Darcy. Indeed, Fitzwilliam Darcy remains such an enigma for most the novel that he is, by far, the most popular Austen character with contemporary Austen-esque [...]
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Austenland
Jane Hayes is a 30-something New Yorker with a good job, supportive friends and one deep, dark secret: she’s obsessed with Mr. Darcy and Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In fact, her obsession has ruined her love life on more than on occasion, since she inevitably compares her dates to Mr. Darcy and finds them lacking. [...]
Word of the Week (19)
Calling Wednesday “hump day” always makes me feel like I’m getting away with being slightly naughty. Words of the Week, however, make me feel like a smarty-pants. Reticence (“ret-i-sunce”) Noun; from Dictionary.com: 1. A silent nature 2. The avoidance of saying too much “I know I should have discussed the matter with you. But I [...]
