Visiting Jane Austen
You’ve read the books. You’ve read about the author. But still, you want more. If you travel to England there are three choice places that any Jane Austen fan needs to add to their list of experiences.
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Books About Jane Austen
There is a segment of admirers who go beyond the works of Jane Austen to yearning to learn more about the woman and her writing. What follows is a list of current books about Austen or her books (not her novels or off shoots). I tried to keep it to the books that are still in print.
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Jane Austen Basics
Beloved for almost two hundred years, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight for the afterlife of this classic novelist. New editions of her literary works are being released every year gaining new fans and delighting die-hards.
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Story in Literary Fiction
I don’t normally feature websites for writers and it is so rare to find a website who’s only focus is encouraging writers to write literary fiction. Bill Cole emailed me recently to let me know about his website
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Philosophy and Literary Fiction
Literary fiction has always been laced with moral philosophy. The intent of the authors is to leave readers thinking long after the final paged has been turned or in some cases teach the reader the author’s philosophical ideal.
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Jane Austen Cast List
When you spend time reading Jane Austen’s novels it’s not uncommon for the character lines to blur between novels. Here is a listing of the main (or pivotal) characters from each novel that you can use for reference. Or just to refresh your memory.
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Daily Lit
With the website Daily Lit there is the possibility of increasing the quality of your reading material with only five minutes at a time. Those who have succumbed to the convenience of handheld devices or those who can’t enjoy the comforts of a warm chair, hot
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The Sun – Literary Magazine
This ad-free literary magazine was founded in 1974 by Sy Safransky and focuses on essays, interviews, fiction, and poetry as well as intriguing photos. The Sun produces twelve issues per year and offers yearly subscriptions