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Literary Fathers: As Depicted in the Works of Austen, Dickens, and Heyer
A brief look at fathers depicted in some of our favorite literary classics from the 19th century and beyond....
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During the 19th century, a gently bred young lady with no fortune, no family, and no prospects had few options for making her way in the world....
Read MoreMiniature Portraits in the Works of Radcliffe, Austen, Brontë, and Dickens
Small, portable, and easily displayed or concealed on one’s person, the popularity of miniature portraits flourished—both in life and in literature....
Read More“Be Not Alarmed, Madam, On Receiving This Letter…”
The reading and writing of letters plays an important role in many of our most beloved nineteenth century novels....
Read MoreAusten, Heyer, & the Prince of Orange: Pugs in Literature and History
Pugs feature in many of our favorite Regency novels and, in most of them, the cheerful little dog is not portrayed in a very flattering light. ...
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