The Austen Awards

Here is our final roundup of winners!

The main character we'd want to be best friends with in real life: Elinor Dashwood

The minor character we'd want to be friends with in real life: Jane Bennet

Most Uncomfortable Proposal: Mr. Elton to Emma

Biggest Rogue: William Elliot

We're going to sell shirts that say "I Punched Fanny Dashwood in the Face!"

No one wants to take a trip with Mr. Collins.

Congratulations to Fanny Dashwood, nominated in 2 categories and winner of both! She truly is the snobbiest rich person.

For the most swoonworthy leading man we have a tie! Mr. Darcy AND Mr. Knightley!

And finally the most romantic declaration of love, Mr. Darcy the second time!

Congratulations to all our winners! Some look shocked, others thrilled, and some smugly knew they had it coming. Thank you for participating in The Jane Event, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Embrace Your Inner Nerd

For those of us who actually like being quizzed on what we’re reading, the following are a few links to shmoop, the new Sparknotes, and their interesting (and timed) quizzes about Jane Austen books.

                                          

She’s thinking…thinking…dear oh dear, it’s on the tip of her tongue!

Pride and Prejudice
Emma
Sense and Sensibility
Persuasion
Mansfield Park
Northanger Abbey

Just click on whatever you’re reading and see how you do. They’re kind of tricky, I took a few already and got about half right. It’s been a while since I’ve read all the books. I suggest finishing your book and taking all the quizzes for that one.

This one is a really thorough Janeite quiz about her books(and movie adaptations) and her life. 50 Questions.

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-are-you-a-janeite-test

My result was "Heroine" with 92% for book knowledge and 75% Jane knowledge. I told you I have too much time on my hands. . Hurray for Nerds.

How did you score?

Happy Reading!

Jane’s House, Season Finale

This is my final collection of Jane related things. Some of it would actually be found in a regency household, others…I just want them. WARNING: If you are reading Pride and Prejudice or Persuasion and you’ve never read or seen them before and your friends have managed not to give anything away this post may contain spoilers. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

From Cupsofthepast

DadsTeacups

           

also DadsTeacups, Love the bright orange

    

PleasingToTheEye a beautiful lace tablecloth

           

From AshTreeMeadow

    

AnnasTrunk, I made the picture big so we could all read the quote.
    


MissEmilyGene, they are called “Love and Other Difficulties”, which I thought was appropriate for Austen. I love skeleton keys! She has a lot more in her store too.

     

Let me tell you about Brookish, I love her ideas. Everyone buy something from her! That writing on the scarf? That’s Mr. Darcy’s proposal! On a scarf!

This is not my favorite shirt style but I kept hoping she would do this quote, and she did! Persuasion/Captain Wentworth is my favorite after all.

          

But I would go for this shirt too. I love the style. And all the diehard P&P lovers will go for this one too I’m sure.

               

And that’s all I have to share for today. If anyone wants to get me a belated Christmas present have Brookish put Wentworth’s Quote on that last shirt style. I wear size Medium. Or get me some teacups and skeleton keys, that works too. Happy Reading!

The Austen Awards Poll 9

Hardest question ever: Which of the following is the best declaration of love?
Please note that for some of the actual novels there was no recorded dialogue, in which case the imagination of screenwriters will have to stand in. Also, don’t watch it if you haven’t seen the movie yet, unless you don’t mind spoilers.

A) Edward Ferrars (sorry the sound is off)
         

B) Fitzwilliam Darcy, the first time
           

C) Fitzwilliam Darcy, the second time (if you prefer the BBC version don’t pick this one)
          

D) Edmund Bertram
          

E) Henry Tilney
          

F) Captain Wentworth
          

G) Mr. Knightley
            

Happy Voting!

Cinematic Persuasion

We all know this is my favorite story. And I only have 2 versions to share with you. But today, unlike most days, I have no obvious bias, because I love them both. Each version is wonderful for different reasons. They are as follows:

Persuasion (2007) This is the first version I was able to watch. And then I watched it with my roommate Ashten almost every day. It’s very sweet, Captain Wentworth is very swoonworthy (we nicknamed him demi-god) and it’s fairly accurate when it comes to the story. The ending is a bit awkward (if you’ve seen it then you know) but still wonderful. Go watch it. Now. Even if you’re reading one of the other books.

                 

Persuasion (1995) I was able to watch this one just a couple of months ago for the first time and completely fell in love with it. Each character is portrayed to perfection. It’s a lovely, lovely movie. Watch this one too.
                  

Happy Reading!

Cinematic Northanger Abbey

Apparently, there is only one Northanger Abbey. I’ve seen it and I enjoyed it. Felicity Jones plays Catherine and Henry Tilney is played by JJ Feild. I quite enjoyed Catherine Walker’s performance, who played Henry’s sister Elinor.

                       

Liam Cunningham plays General Tilney. I’ve always liked him, too bad he's so mean in this one.

                                    

Bonus: Carey Mulligan (Kitty Bennet, 2005) is Isabella Thorpe!

                             

This adaptation really shows off the “gothic” romance and daydreams that Catherine is prone to, though they are highly sexualized, which I found odd. The castle used in the film very stately and the surrounding countryside is beautiful and green.

                    

It was actually filmed in at Lismore Castle in County Waterford, Ireland. The castle is owned by the Duke of Devonshire (the same family who own Chatsworth).


Happy Reading!

What They Wore

For today, some eye candy. Enjoy!
                      

                        

I love the music too. Check out her other videos too, PiepMiau04 is very talented. I’m partial to Georgian and Edwardian fashions as well.

Happy Reading!