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According to a new BBC article, treasures found at the birthplace of Jane Austen shed light on the life the author led while drafting the stories that became Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensability. While she wrote of wealthy ladies and gentlemen, it appears Ms. Austen led more of an average villager's life. Austen was born in the house … [Read more...]
Jane Austen said, "My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company." You are "well-informed people" and I'm sure you have a "great deal of conversation". Jane herself would probably call you "good company", but conversation lacks the elegance it once … [Read more...]
It’s impossible to think of Jane Austen and her novels without the all important social events and elaborate balls. Just as Jane Austen herself enjoyed dressing up for a night of music and gossip, the characters in each of Austen’s novels also experienced the grandeur and occasional frivolity of the many dances of the time. Indeed, the ballroom … [Read more...]
Lost in Austen if one of our favorite takes on Jane Austen. It's a fun story where a modern young woman finds herself sent back in time into a Jane Austen novel. Hilarity ensues. You can pick up this great DVD from the BBC America Shop for just $9.98! Less than a tenner as the British say. Click to get Lost in Austen Lost in … [Read more...]
Since childhood, I can hardly remember seeing my mom reading anything for fun that wasn't a Regency Romance. More often than not, She was reading something by Georgette Heyer. Since I began writing these reviews a month ago, my mother has been telling me some interesting facts about Georgette Heyer and the Regency Romance genre. I decided … [Read more...]
Like any proper Anglophile, I'm interested in Jane Austen. So, I was delighted when we were offered a chance to review a new book about her relationship with gardens - In the Garden with Jane Austen by Kim Wilson. During Jane Austen's time, gardens were an important social and geographical construct where a lot of romantic intrigue took place. … [Read more...]
The Crawleys have taken their stunning clothes, ornate furniture, cultured ways and mysteries with them as the second season of “Downton Abbey” comes to a close. Yes, the cast (well, many of them) is filming Season Three now, but what are we Yanks to do until “Masterpiece Theatre” brings them back to us? Thank the Lord, PBS, BBC, … [Read more...]
The following is a guest post from Lucy Ryder as Visit Bath Tourism! Thanks Lucy! Famous for its Roman history, Georgian architecture and spa culture, Bath is often described as one of England’s most beautiful cities. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bath offers a striking cityscape of sweeping crescents, grand parades and … [Read more...]
Lost in Austen was a little known comedy that aired on ITV a few years ago that saw a modern woman send back in time to live with the characters of Pride and Prejudice. Here's a video about it: The idea has caught the attention of Hollywood, which is going to remake it. From the BBC: Oscar-nominated film maker Nora Ephron is set to … [Read more...]
Frist we had zombies in Jane Austen - now we have a crime drama. According to the BBC: Crime writer PD James is to publish a novel that puts murder at the heart of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Death Comes to Pemberley, which is due out in November, is set six years after the events of Austen's tale of romance and social … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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