Thankfulness in Jane Austen’s Novels

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

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

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

Christian Jane Austen Variations 8: Laraba Kendig and Skylar Burris

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.

Travel in Jane Austen’s England

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

Mr. Collins, Country Clergyman

Hugh Thomson drew delightful illustrations of clergyman Mr. Collins.

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

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"?

Box Pews: Seeing Mr. Darcy at Church

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?

Covering Screens: A Young Lady’s Accomplishment

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

The Joy of Hugh Thomson’s Peacock Pride and Prejudice

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

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

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