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yes its fantastic tudor mansion-if it interests u 'bess of hardwick,first lady of chatsworth' is a very interesting biograpghy of bess of Hardwick who was very rich and owerful and lived through the reigns of Henry, Edward, Mary and most of Elizabeth's. Fascinating lady. She also lived at Harwick hall which may be on your iteinary?
Hi Karen, Yes, It's mainly Bess I'm interested in, but I'm also quite fascinated by Georgiana. I know she belonged to the set that JA despised but she truly is fascinating in her own right. Read biographies of both her and Bess, and yes, Hardwick Hall is on my must see list and part of my tour :-).
Jemidar wrote: "Hi Karen, Yes, It's mainly Bess I'm interested in, but I'm also quite fascinated by Georgiana. I know she belonged to the set that JA despised but she truly is fascinating in her own right. Read ..."georgiana of devonshire is that? I havent read her biography yet.That the one they made the movie 'The Duchess' on? Visited kedleston hall and they had a display of all the costumes from the movie which was pretty cool and kedleston is lovely to visit.
Yep, that's her. I believe Chatsworth also has a Georgiana Exhibition now because of the interest generated by the book and the movie. The biography by Amanda Foreman is excellent, and I highly recommend it. (From a JA perspective, it's very interesting to see how the nobility lived at the time...and what they got up to!) I also have the DVD here but am a bit afraid to watch it because it's bound to be a let down after such a wonderful book.
Dominique wrote: "Hi!
I'm twelve, and I'm pretty new to Austin. I read the first of her novels a couple of months ago, Pride and Prejudice. I really loved it, though, and hope to read another soon- deciding be..."
Hello Dominique! Welcome to the group. I would recommend Emma first or, better yet, Persuasion. Happy reading!
I'm twelve, and I'm pretty new to Austin. I read the first of her novels a couple of months ago, Pride and Prejudice. I really loved it, though, and hope to read another soon- deciding be..."
Hello Dominique! Welcome to the group. I would recommend Emma first or, better yet, Persuasion. Happy reading!
Hi Dominique :-). I would go with Emma over Mansfield Park too. Or as Jeanette says, better yet, Persuasion or even Sense & Sensibility. But hey, I could be biased as Persuasion is my favourite Austen, while MP is probably my least fav.
Thanks people! I might go with Emma, because I saw the movie for Persuasion pretty recently, and may enjoy the book more a little later.
"Dominique wrote: "Hi! I'm twelve, and I'm pretty new to Austin. I read the first of her novels a couple of months ago, Pride and Prejudice. I really loved it, though, and hope to read another s..."
Dominique, I started reading Austen at about your age, and I still love her books. I recommend that you read either Sense and Sensibility or Northanger Abbey next. I loved Sense and Sensibility as a teenager, and my 16-year-old daughter thought Northanger Abbey was really funny.
Jemidar wrote: "Yep, that's her. I believe Chatsworth also has a Georgiana Exhibition now because of the interest generated by the book and the movie. The biography by Amanda Foreman is excellent, and I highly r..."oh really. might have to see if i can get to chatsworth then as i would love to see that exhibition...though chatsworth gets more expensive every time i go! yes i have the movie on my shelf too but havent got round to watching it yet...cos i know its not gonna have a JA happy ending i never quite fancy it!!
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And Karen and all, thanks for all the historical information -- I am going to add to my shelves from your references. I have been curious about those ladies, but didn't have anyone to guide me.
Sarah wrote: And Karen and all, thanks for all the historical information -- I am going to add to my shelves from your references. I have been curious about ..."My fav biography of Bess, is Bess of Hardwick: Empire Builder by Mary S. Lovell, but there are a couple of others floating around that aren't bad :-).
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And thanks for all the info, Jemidar! I know who to ask about English royalty now! :)
Hi I am Veronica, I am 20 Years old. I saw this movie version of Emma that impelled me to begin on austen. So far i have readEmma
Sense and sensibility
mansfeild park
pride and prejudice. My favourite is P & p
i am planning to read Persuation.
Welcome Veronica! You have saved the best for last, imo! Be sure to check out our polls and all of our discussion threads. :)
Jamie wrote: "I have been a member of the Jane Austen Book club for awhile and have created two groups on goodreads if you would like to check them out. "
Jamie,
I created a new thread under "The Tea Tray" and moved your post there. I don't know how many members read the Newbie Corner posts on a regular basis. :)
Jamie,
I created a new thread under "The Tea Tray" and moved your post there. I don't know how many members read the Newbie Corner posts on a regular basis. :)
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Jamie, those two groups sound COOL!! I have no idea if I'll have time to get much into them-- I have quite a few groups on here already!-- but I think I will probably still join when I get the chance. :)
Look for the links to these groups over on The Tea Tray folder. :)
Jeannette wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I have been a member of the Jane Austen Book club for awhile and have created two groups on goodreads if you would like to check them out. "Jamie,
I created a new thread under "Th..."
Thanks!
Antia wrote: "Hi!
I'm Antia, from Spain. I'm 30 and discovered Jane Austen when I was teenager, watching the film Sense & Sensibility and thanks to a school friend who gave me a copy of "Emma" for my 17th birth..."
Welcome Antia! I love your profile picture! I have already seen you posting on the discussions. Great that you jumped right in. Feel free to comment on the "Lady Susan" threads, as the discussion is still on-going.
I'm Antia, from Spain. I'm 30 and discovered Jane Austen when I was teenager, watching the film Sense & Sensibility and thanks to a school friend who gave me a copy of "Emma" for my 17th birth..."
Welcome Antia! I love your profile picture! I have already seen you posting on the discussions. Great that you jumped right in. Feel free to comment on the "Lady Susan" threads, as the discussion is still on-going.
A big hearty welcome to our great little group, Antia, from one of the Austen guys here! I too have noticed your postings and am glad that you've pitched right in with everyone! Happy reading! Cheers! Chris
Christopher wrote: "A big hearty welcome to our great little group, Antia, from one of the Austen guys here! I too have noticed your postings and am glad that you've pitched right in with everyone! Happy reading! C..."
It's nice to have you back on the threads again, too, Chris!
It's nice to have you back on the threads again, too, Chris!
Hi everyone :) My name is Jody, I'm 22 years old and an English literature student from the Netherlands. I've been fascinated by Jane Austen ever since I read P&P for the first time when I was 15 years old, and haven't been able to let go of her work ever since. I've already written my master thesis on the use of landscape in her novels and my next thesis will also focus on her. Glad to have found this group on Goodreads and looking forward to joining in the discussions! :)Jody
Welcome to the group Jody! What an interesting Master's thesis! We just finished Lady Susan and are not actively discussing Jane Austen right now, but feel free to browse through and add to any of the older discussion threads. Or join us on our side reads. :)
Hi Jody,Years ago I did some work on how JA uses dancing in P&P but I've honestly never thought about her use of landscape. How interesting!
And welcome to the group :-).
Jenny
Thanks Jeannette and Jenny :) Dancing in P&P, that sounds like an interesting topic as well, what did you find out?? I'll definitely try to join you guys in the side reads... I saw something about Elizabeth Gaskell, so that already looks good ;)Jody
Hey Everyone!I'm 24 and live in Central Florida. I enjoy all of JA's books and love to talk about them. I have already read North and South but I can't wait to reread it again so I can discuss :D
Tasheena
Hi Tasheena! Welcome to the group! While you are waiting for the North and South discussion, be sure to check out our polls and our bookshelves. Feel free to add to any existing threads, too.
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hey guys-not sure where to post this...im soooo excited. the boyfriend is only taking me to Bath for the weekend!!!! only got two days there so i need to spend it wisely.must go to the costume museum and see the assembly rooms but apart from that im not sure where to go. anyone else been and have any good suggestions for must see places?
I've never been :( but here's my thoughts --Lansdown Crescent, the Royal Crescent, The Circus and Pulteney Bridge - all built about the time of Jane's residence. Bath has a Jane Austen Centre and a walk (I presume a sort of tour).
Got this info from a quick glance at Wikipedia. This, along with your ideas should give you a good case of 'museum feet'. lol And don't miss out on the baths itself.
Oh - and enjoy just being with the b/f! Hope he's a Janeite too!
Have fun! :)
Hi All! Not sure what to include for an intro so will do some basics - My name is Paula and I live/work near Chicago. I co-moderate the Victorians group and have seen several mentions made of this group. I left two groups to free up some time to join this one, as there are three books currently being discussed that I really want to read - N&S, Udolpho, and the Master & Commander series (Chris, I can't read any more of your reviews without starting this series myself! :)
Looking forward to discussing Austen, among others, with everyone!
Hi Paula! So glad to see you here! Chris has persuaded us to give O'Brian a try and I am really looking forward to reading them, too! Having you join is a bonus! :)
Lushbug wrote: "hey guys-not sure where to post this...im soooo excited. the boyfriend is only taking me to Bath for the weekend!!!! only got two days there so i need to spend it wisely.must go to the costume muse..."
How nice! You will be tired with so much to see in so little time. Report back to us and let us know what you get to do! Say hello to Capt. Wentworth for me! :)
How nice! You will be tired with so much to see in so little time. Report back to us and let us know what you get to do! Say hello to Capt. Wentworth for me! :)
Robin wrote: "I've never been :( but here's my thoughts --Lansdown Crescent, the Royal Crescent, The Circus and Pulteney Bridge - all built about the time of Jane's residence. Bath has a Jane Austen Centre an..."
oooh the jane austen centre sounds interesting-will google that. the boyf isnt a janeite unfortunately but he will get dragged along regardless. dont think i can afford the roman baths as i think there quite pricey. i will eport back on whats happening down there and how they represent our jane!!
Jeannette wrote: "Lushbug wrote: "hey guys-not sure where to post this...im soooo excited. the boyfriend is only taking me to Bath for the weekend!!!! only got two days there so i need to spend it wisely.must go to ..."i will dutifully report back.lol. so excited im like a school kids-persuasion is my fave of the novels so id like to visit some of the places in that book.suppose i need to sit down and work out how much i can cram into two day cos i suppose we will have to stop and eat!!!!
Jeannette wrote: "And sleep....."Are you kidding?? She can do that at home! lol
Paula wrote: "Hi All! Not sure what to include for an intro so will do some basics - My name is Paula and I live/work near Chicago. I co-moderate the Victorians group and have seen several mentions made of t..."
Hey Paula - welcome! :)
Paula wrote: "Hi All! Not sure what to include for an intro so will do some basics - My name is Paula and I live/work near Chicago. I co-moderate the Victorians group and have seen several mentions made of t..."
Paula! ;-) How delighted I am to see that you've joined us here! You can get your fill of Austen, Austen-like, Gaskell, O'Brian, and all kinds of other delightful authors here too! I am so glad that you've joined this 'family' too! Cheers! Chris
Robin wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "And sleep....."Are you kidding?? She can do that at home! lol"
lol you wont find a dedicated janeite like me sleeping on the job!!!
me thimks i will be penniless when i get back as im bound to spend a fortune there!
Be sure to set up a new discussion thread under "The Tea Tray" to tell us about your Bath adventures! I can help you set this up when you get back, but it's pretty easy to do. You can PM me if you need help. I am so jealous and happy for you!!
Jeannette wrote: "Good work, Chris!";-)
Hello! My name is Amy and I'm ashamed to admit I've just started reading Jane Austen at the age of 27. It was never a required read in high school and I just never really got around to it. I just picked up Northanger Abbey recently and fell instantly in love, however. I'm so excited to finally understand what all the "hype" is about and am really looking forward to reading all of her work!!
Amy wrote: "Hello! My name is Amy and I'm ashamed to admit I've just started reading Jane Austen at the age of 27. It was never a required read in high school and I just never really got around to it. I just p..."
Welcome Amy! Don't feel ashamed -- I first read Jane Austen at the age of 48! When I was your age I thought Pride and Prejudice was boring!! lol Have fun getting to know all of the books. :)
Welcome Amy! Don't feel ashamed -- I first read Jane Austen at the age of 48! When I was your age I thought Pride and Prejudice was boring!! lol Have fun getting to know all of the books. :)
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See Paula, you have a lot of friends here already! So glad you are here.
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Hey Amy, I hope being in the group will help you enjoy Austen even more. I'll be looking forward to seeing you around here!
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I'm twelve, and I'm pretty new to Austin. I read the first of her novels a couple of months ago, Pride and Prejudice. I really loved it, though, and hope to read another soon- deciding between Emma and Mansfield Park.