Tag: Pride and prejudice

Manners and Miss Austen:  What Jane Austen’s Novels Can Teach Us About the Importance of Custom and Courtesy

April 24, 2023
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionbooksBrightEmmaJane AustenmannersPride and prejudice
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Who is the greatest British writer of all time? According to a 2022 poll of 2,000 Brits, the answer is Jane Austen. While we may debate the correctness of this poll’s conclusion (William Shakespeare, anyone?), what’s beyond question is that Jane Austen remains remarkably popular with British and American readers alike–even 200 years after her…

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Three Classic Regency Era Movies: From Timeless Novels to Code Films

January 29, 2021
Arts & CultureBridgertonFilm ReviewsJane EyrePride and prejudiceregency eraWuthering Heights
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Millions of eyes have turned to Regency Era London because of “Bridgerton.” This Netflix original series, based on Julia Quinn’s novels about debutantes being presented at court, has become the top show in 76 countries since debuting on Dec. 25, 2020. Unfortunately, this historical romance is far from wholesome entertainment. Its International Movie Database content…

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