Here is our birthday girl as depicted by her sister, Cassandra:
Back-view watercolour of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, 1804
*Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775.
Writers in Art: Jane Austen*
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Happy, happy Ms. Austen.
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I just downloaded “Emma” on my tablet to re-read over the holidays. I always get lost in Jane Austen’s books. Nothing else exists while I’m in the middle of one of them.
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And that is as it should be! Her books are fantastic! Do you have a favourite?
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I really have a soft spot for Pride & Prejudice, although I think Northanger Abbey might be my fave because I read it when we went to Bath. How about you?
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My favourite, although not her best, is Persuasion. I really love Northanger Abbey and P&P, though.
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I didn’t realize her sister could paint. That’s a quite a talented family.
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Indeed they were!
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Lovely little watercolor.
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It really is!
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I dont know where you live but i would recommend visiting the Jane Austen house in chawton, hampshire. So much of jane’s needlework and objects from her life, its just fastinating!!
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It is actually on my list of places to visit someday. It’s nice to hear it recommended, though! 🙂
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