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The Novels of Jane Austen: Emma
The Novels of Jane Austen: Emma | Jane Austen
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Pickpick

#Pemberlittens I've been rereading Jane Austen as part of #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong. Emma being published is part of the story from Jane and the Waterloo Map forward.

A few years ago I read this article https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/opinion/jane-austens-guide-to-alzheimers.html... it really changed my perspective of Emma as just a spoiled rich girl. She's parenting a parent. Which I've done and it never easy.

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LeahBergen
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Cathythoughts Nice 👌🏻 3y
CrowCAH Emma must not be very fond of dancing. Lol 3y
mabell Such is the way with so many pleasurable things (like wine, or French fries 😄) You can live without them, but just a taste, and you are quite ready for more! 3y
LeahBergen @mabell And potato chips. 😁 3y
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Mitch
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They don‘t seem to ship to the U.K. .... which is probably good news for my bank balance! ☹️
#pemberlittens

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sprainedbrain Oh how cute is that! 😍 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig Oh I may need this! 4y
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EllisBell
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Chapter 5: “Emma has been meaning to read more ever since she was twelve years old...But I have done with expecting any course of steady reading from Emma. She will never submit to anything requiring industry and patience”. Tut tut Emma!

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Ericafr55

Haven‘t read any Jane Austen books yet but thinking of starting with Emma...Thoughts?

Revenge4bess Pride and Prejudice is my favorite. Start with that. 4y
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brandymuses
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vkois88 Cute and clever! 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Mandigolightly Oh no! Poor Harriet 6y
Lreads I can‘t help but think “poor Harriet” when I see that picture! 6y
LeahBergen Oh no! 😆 I got Catherine Morland. 🤔 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @LeahBergen I rather be Catherine than Poor Harriet. 6y
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Linsy
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Took a quick detour to the Henley Regatta before heading off to France! #BackpackEurope

I attempted an Austen-inspired mock-tail with an Earl Gray syrup, hibiscus (instead of rose) and seltzer water. It turned out really weird, but I had fun!

If you‘re interested in author-inspired cocktails, the recipe I tried to reinvent came from this great article: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/15-cocktails-inspired-by-literary-grea...

Reviewsbylola This is such a gorgeous edition! 6y
inthegreensandblues That is the prettiest cup! 6y
Linsy @Reviewsbylola I love it. I wish I had the other Austens just like it! 6y
Linsy @inthegreensandblues Thanks! I‘m obsessed with the Pioneer Woman stuff at Walmart. 6y
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LoverofLit
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It had been almost 15 years since I had read this one and getting back into it reminded me almost immediately how much I am not a fan of Emma. She is unwise to say the least in her decisions to meddle and matchmake. She is shallow in many ways. But as I read along, maybe it is my added years of experience this time around, I judged her less harshly. Not my favorite of Austen's but still... ❤
@sammisho #emmareadalong

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LoverofLit
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I've seen the movie and picked this one up but I'm not sure if I've ever read this from start the finish. Excited to get some reading in this morning, even during bath time!
#emmareadalong @sammisho

tpixie I always loved tub time with the kids!! 7y
LoverofLit @tpixie They love it in there. I get to sit and drink coffee and read close by 😄 7y
Johanna414 Lol I do the same thing! I get a lot of reading done sitting by the tub while the little guy soaks and plays 7y
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tpixie @LoverofLit @Johanna414 it was great place to let the kids play after I I had an exhausting day at work! They were contained, safe, and having fun! 7y
LoverofLit Exactly! @tpixie It was wonderful to meet you today 😊 7y
tpixie @LoverofLit yes! You too!! 7y
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readinginthedark
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I love making new realizations while reading old favorites! This particular one is small and about Jane Fairfax (pictured above from Emma Approved, which you should watch if you haven‘t—the videos are available on YouTube, and here‘s the link for the blog: http://www.emmaapproved.com/ ). Idea in spoiler below. #JaneAustenReadalong #EmmaReadalong

readinginthedark So, I‘ve always assumed that Mr. Fairfax came to Highbury to be with Jane, but I just realized that Jane decided to stay in Highbury instead of Ireland in the hopes of seeing Fairfax! He makes a comment to Emma about not being able to persuade his aunt to let him go abroad. For some reason, I‘ve always assumed that Jane just didn‘t want to be an inconvenience to her “adopted sister.” I don‘t know why this never occurred to me before! 7y
readinginthedark Also, how ironic is it (or perhaps intentional interest) that two people born but not raised or living in Highbury should meet and fall in love? 7y
JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious Loved watching Emma Approved! 7y
readinginthedark @JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious I know! I think the modern Emma adaptations have really been some of the best! 7y
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Michael_Gee
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Ah yes! Another win at the quote-a-day! And what an excellent source. Bright point from this day.

britt_brooke Great quote - so true! 7y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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Lcsmcat Excellent choice! 7y
batsy 👏🏽👏🏽 Nice one 7y
BarbaraBB Well played! Just started this one. 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @Lcsmcat @batsy @BarbaraBB thanks! Hope you‘ll enjoy, Barbara 🙂 7y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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The scene leading up to the proposal..Emma was walking in the gardens, where she was joined by Mr Knightley, and they walked together a bit in silence..

#150PnPCoverParty #walking

batsy 💞 7y
sprainedbrain ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
CrowCAH Sigh 💗 a beautiful “recognition” scene of their love for each other! 7y
LeahBergen What a lovely illustration 💕 7y
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Sarah83
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After Emma has done so many mistakes, she dances at one of the #balls with Mr. Knightley. It seems as if she begins to realise, what kind of man he really is. 😍

#150pnpcoverparty @LeahBergen @CrowCAH

LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻 7y
rubyslippersreads ❤️ this book and movie! 7y
CrowCAH Sigh, Emma. I ❤️ Mr. Knightly! 7y
LaLecture I love Mr. Knightley! Maybe even more than Darcy ^^. 7y
Sarah83 @LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads @CrowCAH @LaLecture Mr Knightley is such a gentleman. 😍 7y
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swatreads
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New Badge😁😁 #SerialReader

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Sarah83
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brennahawleycraig
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For all you Jane Austen-lovers like me out there, there's a really interesting article from the New York Times this weekend about how the language she uses in her books helps them endure. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/07/06/upshot/the-word-choices-that-explain-why-j...
#janeausten

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mirandamarieauthor
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QOTD: Do you prefer reading inside or outside? 💙

Good Sunday, everyone. 😊 How are you all this lovely day? It's kinda cold here. 😐 It keeps getting down to like 28°F here at night so everything gets very chilly in the morning. 😶 I'm currently hiding away from the world under my blankets. 😉

blankpagesofmine Outside or inside with a view always works for me! 7y
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mirandamarieauthor
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A little reading buddy while I enjoy some classical literature. 😘🐜

BookishMarginalia What a cool photo! 💜💜💜 8y
mirandamarieauthor @BookishMarginalia Thanks, love! 😄 He was a very photogenic ant. 😆💙 8y
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Brie
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#marchintoreading "There is no enjoyment like reading." I have to agree with Jane Austen on this one! ❤️?❤️ #bookbags

kaykay521 Ooooo I like that bag! 💕 8y
LeahBergen 😍 8y
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Moonglotexas

#bookishpetpeeves include audible books read with inappropriate accents... Americans reading British, British doing Southern and anyone, other than a Saffa, doing South African 😂 Also, publishers who change cover style mid-series! 😞
#marchintoreading

AWahle I especially dislike it when publishers change artistic styles completely halfway through a series. Even when I have to admit the newer covers may be nicer. 8y
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lisforlizbeth
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And a complete bore! Thank goodness for Harriet!

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lisforlizbeth
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Moving on from Pemberley to Highbury...

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alisahar
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When your sister knows exactly what to get you for Christmas. 🤗📖

Lacythebookworm That cover! 😍 8y
quirkyreader That is a great cover. I am guessing this edition is from the 1950's. 8y
alisahar @quirkyreader it is! It has a stamped date of 1957 inside. @Lacythebookworm I love it and it has great illustrations inside too. 8y
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chavalah
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I think I'm crashing the #seasonsreading2016 party because it's Jane Austen's birthday today! My favorite #janeaustenadaptation is the 1996 "Emma." I totally want a friend group like this, where we host balls, pick strawberries in fields and have picnics. And if anyone would like to propose to me someday, please do the scene at the end of this movie. Or at least incorporate Rachel Portman's soundtrack. :p. Emma's issues were so relatable here.

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sherryvdh
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Confession time: I have not read a single Jane Austen. I think I will have to change that in the next year. That being said, I do love this film adaptation! (And Paul Rudd!) #seasonsreadings2016

saresmoore As if! Just kidding. I also love Paul Rudd. :) 8y
alanacristin I just stumbled upon my unread copy of As If today and am moving it up the TBR. Much more appealing to me than Austen 😜 8y
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Abby-J
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When Jane Austen began writing Emma, she said of the titular Miss Woodhouse, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." Austen must have greatly underestimated her ability to craft relatable characters. Emma Woodhouse, in all of her many incarnations and iterations, is and always will be one of my favorite characters. #OctPhotoChallenge Day 4 #ClassicCharacter

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Leelee08
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Jediash1
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Pickpick

#FlashbackFriday to my favorite Jane Austen book, Emma. While Pride & Prejudice and Northanger Abbey are other favorites, I just love the dynamic between Emma and Mr. Knightley. 😊I also love the BBC adaptation pictured above.

MysteryMe Classic Austen! Some say her masterpiece. Reading this on the NoteStream app - they just started releasing it in installments. They add in some great period images too! 💞 8y
Jediash1 @MysteryMe Pride and Prejudice often seems to get the most notoriety but Emma will always be my favorite. I like to reread it every couple years - it never gets old! :) 8y
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Sandwavesandbooks
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My last Austen

LA_Mead Nice cover! 9y
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Reveur
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Next up: tea and Austen time