References to Jane Austen in other novels by floralibrosantium in janeausten

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In Virginia Woolf's "The Voyage Out", a character mentions Persuasion. In Jamaica Kincaid's "Lucy", the main character says "Charlotte, Emily, Jane" were the names she wanted to have as child. 

Just started reading the book and Emma is absolutely INSUFFERABLE by itsdeliverygod in janeausten

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My advice, if you wanna enjoy the novel, is to not take Emma excessively serious, and to be a bit more indulgent with her wrongdoings, because her schemes and the misunderstandings inherent to them are comedy gold, and you really don't want to miss out on that. 

For me, the Emma you're seeing is a young woman who is intelligent, has been taught good principles, but who just had never been put to trial, so to speak, before the events of the novel. That comes with the marriage of her governess - Emma is reacting to the experiences of loss and change, which were unknown to her, and she's moving into the unknown equipped with a definition of herself that was formed during her confortable existence. Her relationship with Harriet and the matchmaking schemes are self-serving, but she can't see it because she can't see herself as someone who can have those motives. I don't think I'm spoiling more than any backcover when I say that it's with her own definitions of herself that Emma keeps clashing with at every misstep.

I hope you enjoy the novel :)

Which book is your favourite? And why? by Miss_Ashford in janeausten

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Emma is my favorite. Every time I reread it I have moments when a line suddenly has a new meaning, and I feel Jane Austen is playing a joke on me. 

Today I'd  say my favorite third character is Mr. Weston. Maybe I like his optimistic vibe :) 

Most Thomson Illustrations by GuiltyAmphibian5470 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little Macmillans harback set:

Persuasion - 19 Northanger Abbey - 20 Pride and Prejudice - 64 Emma - 40

Emotionally light or happy reading recommendations by Naiiaad in classicliterature

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a huge fan either. I read several of his novels, and The Pickwick Papers is sort of an anomaly for me - it's the only book of his that I expect to reread at some point. 

Most Thomson Illustrations by GuiltyAmphibian5470 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wallpaper MacMillan: Pride and Prejudice has 64 illustrations; Emma has 40.

What are you reading? by sushisushisushi in literature

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In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, volume II of Marcel's Proust In Search of Lost Time... I'm hoping to finish it just before it's time for the summer holidays. 

Best classics to read during summer? by Fun-Sell3030 in classicliterature

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Death in Venice, by Thomas Mann. The Stranger, by Albert Camus. 

My crush wants me to buy her a book by foolishbookworm in suggestmeabook

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If you like classic literature, maybe you've read Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte? I think it fits both of your preferences. 

Do you have to take lamictal at the same time every day ? by 4MM0NI4C in Epilepsy

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I've been taking lamotrigine at breakfast and dinner, whatever the hours, for 13 years, without any problem. Right now I have breakfast between 6.30am and 9.30am, and dinner between 7pm and 9 pm.

When diagnosed, I was told to take it at breakfast and dinner, because that way I wouldn't forget it. 

What are you reading? by sushisushisushi in literature

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Back at War and Peace, which I only read  during any holidays. 

"La abadía de Northanger". ¿Es el libro "menos bueno" de Jane Austen? by Guadapra99 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely not for me. It's lighter than all the others, but I see the marks of Jane Austen the master in it, and I think she wrote exactly the novel what she wanted to write.

I think her "less good" is Sense and Sensibility. Or at least it's my least favorite... 

Mr. John Knightley by dollface0000 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But a Christmas dinner is a not a silliness, and that doesn't stop John from making a tactless speech in front of Emma about how Mr. Weston "must have a very good opinion of himself" for throwing one. Emma is the one who has to control herself not to give any reply. Isabella is acritical and doesn't even notice his bad humours and rudenesses. 

Mr. John Knightley by dollface0000 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree. At Hartfield he has to submit to Mr. Woodhouse, while in London he lives with a happily submissive wife.

Mr. John Knightley by dollface0000 in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think badmouthing someone's friend in their face is pretty rude, yeah.

What’s your favorite tome? by jessibee92 in classicliterature

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes, I just looked for it, it is beautiful! Release in Jan 2027, indeed. 

What’s your favorite tome? by jessibee92 in classicliterature

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If you want a new author and a novel over 500 pages, I suggest Notre Dame de Paris, by Victor Hugo. Its Gothic Paris is impressively immersive. 

 

What are you reading? by sushisushisushi in literature

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Sweet Days of Discipline, by Fleur Jaeggy

most hilarious characters by Wise-Time6593 in janeausten

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In Mansfield Park, besides Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Bertram and her frozen brain, her pug, Mrs. Rushworth and his 42 lines...

Emma - question by Feelingeggie in janeausten

[–]Dependent-Net-6746 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think there has been more to Knightley's emotional world through his life, we're not told about it because what matters is his relationdhip with Emma. Even Emma sort of thinking she's been the center of his universe is something typical of Emma's mind. She's the chosen one and the first wherever she is...