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A Truth Universally Acknowledged

2010-11-09 Literary Collections
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Release : 2010-11-09
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Book Synopsis A Truth Universally Acknowledged by : C. S. Lewis

Download or read book A Truth Universally Acknowledged written by C. S. Lewis. This book was released on 2010-11-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are we so fascinated with Jane Austen’s novels? Why is Austen so universally beloved? The essayists in this volume offer their thoughts on the delightful puzzle of Austen’s popularity. Classic and contemporary writers—novelists, essayists, journalists, scholars, and a filmmaker—discuss the tricks and treasures of Austen’s novels, from her witty dialogue, to the arc and sweep of her story lines, to her prescriptions for life and love. Virginia Woolf examines Austen’s maturation as an artist and speculates on how her writing would have changed had she lived another twenty years, while Anna Quindlen examines the enduring issues of social pressure and gender politics that make Pride and Prejudice as vital today as ever. From Harold Bloom to Martin Amis, Somerset Maugham to Jay McInerney, Eudora Welty to Amy Bloom, each writer reflects on Austen’s place in both the literary canon and our cultural imagination.

Pride and Prescience

2004-02-01 Fiction
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Release : 2004-02-01
Genre : Fiction
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Book Synopsis Pride and Prescience by : Carrie Bebris

Download or read book Pride and Prescience written by Carrie Bebris. This book was released on 2004-02-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. & Mrs. Darcy, the joyous newlyweds from Pride and Prejudice, have not even left for their honeymoon when they find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving one of their wedding guests. The lovely Caroline Bingley is engaged to marry a rich and charismatic American. Unfortunately, this windswept courtship is marred by many strange events: nocturnal wanderings, spooked horses, carriage accidents, and even an apparent suicide attempt. Soon the whole Bingley family seems the target of a mysterious plot. Only the Darcys recognize the danger as the Austen genre of Regency romances mixes with the unearthly gothic threats of Ann Radcliffe and the Brontës. Dark forces are afoot and the Darcys must get to the bottom of the plot before the blushing bride descends into madness or worse. In Pride and Prescience, the Darcys take center stage as the Regency era's answer to the Thin Man's Nick and Nora, in search of the truth, universally acknowledged and otherwise. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Truth Universally Acknowledged

2011
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Release : 2011
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Book Synopsis A Truth Universally Acknowledged by : Susannah Carson

Download or read book A Truth Universally Acknowledged written by Susannah Carson. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This delightful volume explains the whys and wherefores of our love affair with Jane Austen' ECONOMIST What explains our enduring fascination with Austen? Why, after 200 years, do her books still inspire such devotion? This book brings together thirty-three writers, past and present, on just what it is about Jane. Jay McInerny confesses to serial crushes on most of Austen's heroines, and celebrates her belief in true love. Amy Heckerling reveals how she transformed Emmainto the hit romantic comedy Clueless, and Martin Amis muses on Pride and Prejudiceas a divine comedy of love, while Fay Weldon wonders whether the 'bad' girls in Mansfield Parkhave more fun. Whether discussing Austen's gift for comedy, or why she would be an ideal dinner guest (although she wouldn't want to come), A Truth Universally Acknowledgedreminds us why we still love the author who wrote about life better than anyone else in the world. 'This is a call for both newcomers to the charms of Jane Austen and long-time 'Janeites' . . . an invitation for us to understand why we are so in her thrall' CHICAGO TRIBUNE

a Truth Universally Acknowledged

2022-03-08 Fiction
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Release : 2022-03-08
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Book Synopsis a Truth Universally Acknowledged by : Shanae Johnson

Download or read book a Truth Universally Acknowledged written by Shanae Johnson. This book was released on 2022-03-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jane Bennett agrees to a fake engagement with the man of her dreams, she has no idea how she'll reveal her true feelings to him before the truth needs to be told. It's a truth universally acknowledged that all celebrity relationships are faked. That's certainly true for telenovela star Carlos Bingley. From his first kiss to his first girlfriend, it's all been staged for the cameras. Needing a break from the glare of the spotlight, Carlos heads back to his hometown of Austen Valley, where he comes face to face with the girl next door. The truth of the matter is that, for more than half his life, Jane has been the only woman with any real claim to his heart. Jane Bennett is easily the best pageant gown designer in all of Austen Valley. The truth is, she hates it. Jane would much rather spend her time designing environmentally conscious activewear than sewing on another sequin. Another truth Jane won't acknowledge is the crush she's developed on her childhood friend turned superstar. But when a gossip rag snaps an innocent picture of her and Carlos, and the angle makes it look like they're caught in a passionate embrace, the splash it makes in the tabloids sends both their lives in an uproar. Faking anything with Jane is the last thing that Carlos wants to do, not when his feelings for the woman are very real. Using Carlos for his celebrity is the last thing Jane would do, especially when she knows how much lies have hurt him in the past. But as his fans ship the two of them, Jane's online sales for her activewear line go through the roof. Meanwhile, Hollywood loves this real guy side of Carlos and the offers for bigger roles come calling. With their stars on the rise, can these two admit that their fake relationship is based on real feelings? And if the fans find out the love affair started as a farce, will they cancel the couple and bring an end to both Jane and Carlos' careers? Get swept off your feet by this clean and wholesome, laugh out loud romantic comedy filled with sweet and swoony situations and a heartwarming happily-ever-after. A Truth Universally Acknowledged is the second in a series of modern day Jane Austen retellings -set on a ranch!

A Truth Universally Acknowledged

2023-11-30 Religion
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Book Synopsis A Truth Universally Acknowledged by : Rachel Mann

Download or read book A Truth Universally Acknowledged written by Rachel Mann. This book was released on 2023-11-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Austen – novelist, forthright letter writer, daughter and sister of Anglican clergy – had a rarely-matched insight into human character. Like Lent itself, she exposes frailty, caprice and pomposity without losing a profound and compassionate understanding of human nature. Her life was profoundly shaped by the church and Christian spirituality, making her writings an ideal accompaniment for the 40 days of Lent. Rachel Mann introduces Jane Austen, her world and her ideas, and, for each day of Lent, offers commentary on a short excerpt from her writing to explore how her faith can illuminate ours. She brings Jane's novels into conversation with biblical and spiritual ideas and also with today’s questions about class, sexuality and race. Themes explored include: The Triumph of Love, Learning Wisdom, Seeing Beyond the Surface to the Truth, Knowing Where Your Treasure Lies, The Temptation to be Prideful and Prejudiced, The Pomposity of Religion, Privilege and its Limitations, Duty and Good Manners, and much more.

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