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Category: Pride and Prejudice

Thankfulness in Jane Austen’s Novels

November 23, 2020March 15, 2021 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 3 Comments

What does Jane Austen have to say about gratitude and thankfulness?

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The Meyersons of Meryton: A Jewish Family in Jane Austen’s England

October 8, 2020October 26, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

This unusual Pride and Prejudice variation introduces a Jewish family to Meryton, and shows us more about Judaism in Jane Austen's England.

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Christian Jane Austen Variations 8: Laraba Kendig and Skylar Burris

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

I am Jael, and An Unlikely Missionary, are Pride and Prejudice variations in which Georgiana Darcy, and Charlotte Collins, find strength from God to face their challenges.

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Travel in Jane Austen’s England

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

Travelers in Jane Austen's England used all kinds of vehicles, though none were very safe or very fast.

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Mr. Collins, Country Clergyman

September 3, 2020September 6, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 5 Comments

Hugh Thomson drew delightful illustrations of clergyman Mr. Collins.

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Dancing, and The Militia, in Jane Austen’s England

August 27, 2020August 21, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

Today we enjoy more of Hugh Thomson's lovely illustrations, and find out more about dancing, and about the militia, in Austen's England. How could partners chat while doing complex dances? And why were some of the militia "wolves in sheep's clothing"?

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Box Pews: Seeing Mr. Darcy at Church

August 20, 2020August 21, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 4 Comments

In Austen's England, people sat in box pews with their families, surrounded by walls. Why did they do that, and what was it like?

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Covering Screens: A Young Lady’s Accomplishment

August 13, 2020November 17, 2021 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 7 Comments

"Covering screens" was one of the accomplishments of young ladies in Jane Austen's England. What did that mean?

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The Joy of Hugh Thomson’s Peacock Pride and Prejudice

July 23, 2020August 21, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 7 Comments

Hugh Thomson's illustrated Peacock edition of Pride and Prejudice is a delight for the eyes and the heart.

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The Clerical Alphabet: Problems in Austen’s Church of England

July 16, 2020December 30, 2021 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

A popular cartoon of Austen's time exposes some of the problems of the church and clergy in Austen's England.

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Brenda S. Cox

Brenda S. Cox is a writer, an admirer of  Jane Austen, and a Christian with an engineering background.  This blog explores connections between science, Christian faith, church music, and Jane Austen’s world. Brenda also shares her personal reflections and search for joy.

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