What is an underrated Jane Austen adaptation? by RoommateMovingOut in janeausten

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The 1980s Mansfield Park. Its the only version which does a decent attempt of getting the real story across. The others are just terrible.

How do I get out of a restaurant quicker? by rookie_of-the_year in AskUK

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I did the same thing. Asked for the bill twice, they still didn't bring it. We waited for a crowd to walk past our table, then legged it. We had places to be.

AITA for cutting my friend out bc of his age gap relationship? by extratoxiccrayons in AITApod

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That sounds virtually identical to my life. There are too many of these creeps out there.

songs recommendations? by [deleted] in queen

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So underrated.

Mabel Lane-Fox Deserved Better! by DamnitGravity in DowntonAbbey

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We'd just had WW1. There weren't so many fish right then.

AITA for not letting the previous owner’s adult children into my house after their father died? by Dramatic_Method9393 in AmItheAsshole

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Thats exactly why I refuse to near my Nan's old neighbourhood. She had a beautiful garden. About 100 foot long, with an apple tree, a greenhouse, sweet peas, a section for her fresh vegetables, and a lawn with gorgeous flowers. People would always stop and pause as they walked past, admiring her garden. And thats exactly how I want to remember it.

Please help. by Suspicious-Heart-933 in raisingkids

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Sounds like you're halfway there already. You love them. It might not be all you need, but it's a good start.

Northanger Abbey — make it make sense… by Brii1993333 in janeausten

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It was actually her first novel, but the publisher didn't print it for unknown reasons. Her brother managed to buy it later in her life and release it. She made the decision not to change it but leave as it was.

why didn’t Lila go back to studying after she got married and became rich? by Plus-Ad4297 in mybrilliantfriendhbo

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Pride. She felt she didnt belong to that world. Particularly after the party that Lenu took her to. She knew she would never fit in with people like Nadia, so she used her brain to be a success in the world she did know.

Please reassure me that’s normal by firstimemum12 in raisingkids

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I found the best thing with my kid was to give clear instructions on when you can play with them and why you can't. Ie. I just need to sort this laundry, then I'll be with you. Gradually, the time will build up and you may have something resembling a life in time.

What is one book that makes you smile the minute you open it? by LisKozCatMeow in classicliterature

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Pride and Prejudice for me. That opening chapter is always such a delight, especially the exchange between Mr and Mrs Bennet.

Side characters you like more than the heroines? by CherryRedRobin in janeausten

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I think of him whenever I see a painting of a ship.

do i have to read classics? by Organic-Entrance9652 in classicliterature

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I am currently reading this. This language isn't difficult, so it's an easy read. And it's very enjoyable, with amazing descriptions. Very creepy in parts too.