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Austen 250 Reader: Kitty, or the Bower
An unfinished tale of strict guardians and first love, written by seventeen-year-old Austen. Portrait of Hortense de Beauharnais, 1790s,...

Maizie Ferguson
Oct 25, 2024


Austen 250 Reader: The three Sisters
Seventeen-year-old Austen's satirical response to the Georgian marriage market... From The Gallery of Fashion , April 1795 Janeites,...

Maizie Ferguson
Oct 24, 2024


An Austen vs. Brontë Halloween: Spooky Traditions in the Regency and Victorian Eras
Trick or treat, dear readers! All Hallows’ Eve is nearly upon us. If, like me, Halloween is your favorite holiday, or you simply enjoyed...
Sarah Hurley
Oct 21, 2024


Janeite Spotlight: Introducing Cristina Huelsz
Hello, dear readers! This year, we’ve begun a blog series highlighting Austen-lovers around the world—sharing how they first discovered...
Sarah Hurley
Oct 8, 2024


A Brontë-Approved Halloween Reading List
Hello again, dear readers! Because we’ve officially made it a full week into October and are thus in the throes of Spooky Season, this...
Sarah Hurley
Oct 7, 2024


Austen 250 Reader: Lady Susan
Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the latest installment of the Austen 250 Reader series. Today, we’ll be diving into Jane Austen’s Lady...
Sarah Hurley
Oct 4, 2024


Austen 250 Reader: Evelyn
Sixteen-year-old Austen's tale of prosperity, absurdity, and an abundance of luck. Fashion plate, c. 1780s Janeites, hello and welcome to...

Maizie Ferguson
Sep 30, 2024


Austen 250 Reader: Jane Austen's The History of England
...by a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant historian... A portion of Jane Austen's manuscript, featuring illustrations by her sister,...

Maizie Ferguson
Sep 24, 2024


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