Roof Beam Reader
Adam Burgess
Category: Jane Austen
Review: Lady Susan by Jane Austen
Lady Susan by Jane Austen Final Verdict: 3.0 out of 4.0 YTD: 29 Lady Susan is one of Austen’s early, short works. It is written in epistolary form, as many of Austen’s early works were (even Sense & Sensibility was originally constructed as such,… Continue Reading “Review: Lady Susan by Jane Austen”
Review: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 28 Jane Austen is a subtle vixen. My first attempt at reading her work was about 8 years ago, when I decided to declare myself an English major and realized that… Continue Reading “Review: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen”
Austen in August: Sign-Up Post!
Welcome to the sign-up post for AUSTEN IN AUGUST, a reading event taking place next month! This event was inspired by a Twitter conversation that took place with @alliedanielson and @JillIsReading. I am especially excited about it, I think, because I own almost all… Continue Reading “Austen in August: Sign-Up Post!”
Reviews: The Earlies, Part 7
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Intelligent, witty, wry.. very enjoyable – though I think I still prefer one of her earlier novels, Northanger Abbey. While Pride and Prejudice is constructed and delivered, it lacks the brazen satire and social commentary (or condemnation) from… Continue Reading “Reviews: The Earlies, Part 7”
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