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The first ever Jane Austen sequel written in 1914 follows Elizabeth Bennett, Mr. Darcy, and many other beloved characters embarking on new stages of life, new friendships, and new romances Taking in all of Jane Austen's preferred locations and backdrops, this very first Austen sequel takes us from London to Bath and, of course, to Pemberley. Picking up where Pride and Prejudice leaves off, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are happily married and the new bride has taken it upon herself to match-make for her single family and acquaintance--beginning with her new sister-in-law Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Kitty Bennet too remains in the market for a husband, now that she has grown up and sobered up a little. Austen fans will be thrilled to see such a wide palette of characters making their appearances, with personalities from each of her six novels playing a role in clever combinations. The union between Mansfield Park's Tom Bertram and Northanger Abbey's Isabella Thorpe is a wonderful new romance to discover. Yet it is also lovely to encounter once again the familiar tender relationship between Emma and Mr. Knightley. Written in a style truly reminiscent of Austen's and making free use of her characters, Brinton's work is a must read for Austen fans.… (meer)
This book by Sybil Brinton is based on multiple characters from Austen's novels. The audio narration was fine but the circa early 1900s fan-fiction story was lacking something. The character of Lizzie (Elizabeth Bennett) is central to this story, but she didn't come across with the same dry wit portrayed within Austen's Pride and Prejudice. I'd recommend reading all of Austen's original novels first before tackling this one, otherwise the story will be really confusing.
Overall Rating: 3.5 stars Recommended to: Jane Austen fans ( )
Considered the first “fan“ Austen novel as well as pastiche, I enjoyed the attempt by Brinton to include most every main/minor character from all of Austen's novels. However, there were a ton of characters to keep track of, and some were only mentioned briefly. I also found Kitty to be a brat and not remotely ready to fall in love. Still, I loved reading with my bookclub group! ( )
People who are looking for a sequel with lots of Darcy and Elizabeth banter will probably be disappointed, but otherwise, this was a fun book. It was the first published Austen sequel, written in 1913, and the author took characters from all of Jane Austen's novels and imagined new romances and mischief for the ones who were left unmarried in the originals. For the most part, I liked what she did with the characters, and it was a delightful story in the spirit of a Jane Austen novel. My only complaint is that the beginning seemed jumbled, with some awkward dialogue, but once the plot got going, it was an enjoyable read. ( )
A sequel that includes many of the characters from all of Austen's finished works. Though concentrating on the Darcys, the Colonel, and Kitty Bennet who still is as foolish. Elizabeth still can't sketch a character as she befriends Mary Crawford. I disliked her pairing, as she is totally unworthy of him, and how strange that in a sequel only four of the Bennet daughters were mentioned. Enjoyable enough, though I can't imagine reading it again. ( )
Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
In this little attempt at picturing the after-adventures of some of Jane Austen's characters I have made us of the references to them which she herself made, and which are recorded in Mr. Austen-Leigh's "Memoir."
More grateful acknowledgments than I can ever express are due to my friend Edith Barran, without whom this book could not have been written.
The difficulties, as well as the presumption, of such an undertaking, are alike evident; but the fascination of the subject must be our apology to those who, like ourselves, "owe to Jane Austen of the happiest hours of their lives."
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Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
There is one characteristic which may be safely said to belong to nearly all happily-married couples – that of desiring to see equally happy marriages among their young friends; and in some cases, where their wishes are so strong and circumstances seem favourable to the exertion of their own efforts, they may even embark upon the perilous but delightful course of helping those persons whose minds are as yet not made up, to form a decision respecting this important crisis in life, and this done, to assist in clearing the way in order that this decision may forthwith be acted upon.
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Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
It was long before William learned the true history of his cousin's second visit to Pemberley, but Georgiana could afford to smile at the recollection of it, when, some three months after the announcement of her engagement, the families of Darcy and Bingley received the wedding cards of Mr. Thomas Bertram and Miss Isabella Thorpe.
The first ever Jane Austen sequel written in 1914 follows Elizabeth Bennett, Mr. Darcy, and many other beloved characters embarking on new stages of life, new friendships, and new romances Taking in all of Jane Austen's preferred locations and backdrops, this very first Austen sequel takes us from London to Bath and, of course, to Pemberley. Picking up where Pride and Prejudice leaves off, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are happily married and the new bride has taken it upon herself to match-make for her single family and acquaintance--beginning with her new sister-in-law Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Kitty Bennet too remains in the market for a husband, now that she has grown up and sobered up a little. Austen fans will be thrilled to see such a wide palette of characters making their appearances, with personalities from each of her six novels playing a role in clever combinations. The union between Mansfield Park's Tom Bertram and Northanger Abbey's Isabella Thorpe is a wonderful new romance to discover. Yet it is also lovely to encounter once again the familiar tender relationship between Emma and Mr. Knightley. Written in a style truly reminiscent of Austen's and making free use of her characters, Brinton's work is a must read for Austen fans.
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Overall Rating: 3.5 stars
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