On 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...
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Deborah Yaffe
- May 31, 2021
On 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 Yaffe
- Jan 14, 2021
On 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 Yaffe
- Mar 16, 2017
Austen's eyes
When 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 Yaffe
- Dec 29, 2016
The Austen Catch-Up Project: The Jane Austen Cookbook
England is a wonderful country. Its history is rich, its democracy is a model for the world, its literature is second to none. Its food...