Sixty-fourth in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen’s letters. No author – not even Jane Austen -- is immune to the charm...

Sixty-third in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen’s letters. Jane Austen was perfectly capable of writing a sensitive...

Sixtieth in an occasional series of excerpts from Jane Austen's letters. The record of Jane Austen’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions is...

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...

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...