Jane Austen Extended Reading

Jane Leigh Perrot’s blunder

More thoughts on the arrest of Jane Austen's aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot.

Mrs Bennet's Secret: Did Austen hint at a secret vice?

What if Mrs Bennet had a reason for all of her indiscretions? What if she was hiding a secret vice. Gary Williamson explores.

Dr Harington’s Epigram

David Pugsley returns with another enlightening piece of Jane Austen related research

“Faultless” Cottages: A Comparison of Edward Ferrars & John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility

Abigail Rinkenberger considers the men of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, providing a thoughtful comparison between Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby.

Duty and Desire in Persuasion

Accidents and Safe Spaces: How Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth Negotiate between Duty and Desire in Jane Austen’s Persuasion Persuasion as Portrait of and Challenge to the Dichotomy of Gendere...

How large was No. 1, Bath Street?

David Pugsley looks at the layout of No 1 Bath street and the Leigh Perrots.

Virginia Woolf, Kew Gardens and Bloomsbury Formalism

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a member of the Bloomsbury Group, sometimes also referred to as the Bloomsbury Set, and is one of the most significant mo...

London Theatre in the Regency: Covent Garden

The Theater Royal, Royal Ballet Company and Royal Opera House

Was Mrs Augusta Elton a fraud?

David Pugsley shares his thoughts on Mr Elton's eccentric bride.

Jane Austen’s Early Fangirls

The fans of Austen have always been numerous and dedicated. In this article Dr Margie Burns explores early evidence of Austen's influence.

The Janeites by Rudyard Kipling

This short story is oft considered the origin of the Term "Janeite"

Pride and Prejudice and the Problem of Elizabeth, Jane, and Mr. Bennet

Seth Snow shares his thoughts on relationships in Pride and Prejudice