Showing an abominable sort of conceited independence
Five years ago this month I posted a thoroughly researched ranking of the kisses in Austen adaptations. But I’ve seen several more since then, so it’s time for an update! In this time of social distancing, smooch vicariously by browsing … Continued
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here. To be honest, it’s been even longer since I’ve done any writing or editing. Why? Well, I rarely share personal info online, but I’ll admit that I’ve had a rough couple of years: … Continued
So there’s been this trend happening on Tumblr where satirical headlines from The Onion are combined amusingly with stills from various movies or TV shows. I saw this great one for Pride and Prejudice 1995 and was inspired to do some … Continued
Novellalectora ingenuus Common Name: Catherine Morland Description: Awkward in her youth, N. ingenuus became a rather pretty dinosaur as a young adult. She was sweet-natured and trusting, but also looking for some adventure, as any heroine would. Range: Catherine Morland … Continued
Yes, I’ve suffered through multiple watchings of kiss clips to bring you this very important list. A few notes: These rankings do not necessarily reflect my opinion on the adaptation itself. They are based on subjective “feels” elicited by JUST the kiss that brings the couple … Continued
(Crossposted from Stories from the Past) I previously wrote about how many of the themes Jane Austen explored in her novels are universal, even 200 years later. Similarly, Austen wrote characters who are still familiar to us today. They … Continued