Deborah YaffeJun 14, 2021On this day in 1814. . . Sixty-fourth in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen’s letters. No author – not even Jane Austen -- is immune to the charm...
Deborah YaffeMay 31, 2021On this day in 1811. . . Sixty-third in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen’s letters. Jane Austen was perfectly capable of writing a sensitive...
Deborah YaffeJan 14, 2021On this day in 1796. . .Sixtieth in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen's letters. The record of Jane Austen’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions is...
Deborah YaffeMar 16, 2017Austen's eyesWhen the whole world is gobbling down a giant ice cream sundae, it can be hard to come along and insist we all switch to spinach. But...
Deborah YaffeDec 29, 2016The Austen Catch-Up Project: The Jane Austen CookbookEngland is a wonderful country. Its history is rich, its democracy is a model for the world, its literature is second to none. Its food...