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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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Jane Austen Gifts for Children and Teens

November 19, 2020June 3, 2021 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

What Christmas gifts can you get for your children and teenagers, to introduce them to the joy of Jane Austen?

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Rock Stars of the Regency Part 1: The Ladies

"The Comic Muse," Dorothy Jordan, John Russell, 1801, public domain
October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

Who were the popular celebrities of Jane Austen's day? And what might Austen have thought of those "rock stars" of her time?

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

October 8, 2020November 11, 2022 ~ 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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The Journal of a Georgian Gentleman: Richard Hall and the Baptists of Austen’s England

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 2 Comments

What was it like to be a Baptist in Austen's Anglican-dominated 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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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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“Finally! Fashionable Goodness is the Jane Austen reference book that’s been missing from the bookshelves of every Austen fan and scholar.” ~ Rachel Dodge, bestselling author of Praying with Jane

Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen's England is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle! Other ebook formats are also available; check your provider. You can also find it at Jane Austen Books, which carries an amazing range of books related to Austen. Retailers and libraries can obtain Fashionable Goodness through Ingram iPage.

Jane Austen transports us to a world of elegance and upheaval. The Church of England, at the heart of her life and her world, is key to understanding her stories. Readers may wonder:

  • Why could Mr. Collins, a rector, afford to marry a poor woman, while Mr. Elton, a vicar, could not? 
  • What conflicting religious duties led Elizabeth Bennet to turn down two marriage proposals?
  • Why did Mansfield Park’s early readers (unlike most today) love Fanny Price?
  • What part did people of color, like Miss Lambe of Sanditon, play in English society?
  • How did Austen’s church impact people’s lives and the world?

Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England answers these questions and many more. It explores:

  • Austen’s Church of England, as we see it in her novels, 
  • Challenges the church was facing, reflected in her stories, and 
  • Ways the church in Austen’s England transformed England and the world.

Comprehensive, yet affordable and easy to read, Fashionable Goodness will help you see Austen’s beloved novels and characters in richer and deeper ways. 

Recommendations:

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“Brenda Cox’s Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England is an indispensable guide to all things religious in Jane Austen’s world.” ~ Roger E. Moore, Vanderbilt University, author of Jane Austen and the Reformation

“This scholarly, detailed work is a triumph. Easily read, helpful and accurate, it provides a fascinating panorama of 18th century Anglicanism and the various challenges the Church and wider society faced. Cox’s many insights will enrich readers’ understanding and appreciation of Jane Austen’s novels and her life as a devout Christian.” ~ The Revd. Canon Michael Kenning, vice-chairman of the Jane Austen Society (U. K.) and former rector of Steventon

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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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