Jane Austen was born on the night of December 16, 1775, in the rectory of Steventon, Hampshire (Hants.), In southern England. She was the seventh of eight children - the second and youngest of women - fathered by Anglican clergyman George Austen and his wife Cassandra (Leigh). His father announced the birth to one of his sisters-in-law: “We have another girl, a gift for Cassy to play with and...
Among the independent bookstores specialising in old books, there are different varieties. Some are traditional bookstores that you have already visited, with a window, regular opening hours and a cash desk where you can go to ask for information. Others, which are a little more upscale, will look more like galleries, having all the characteristics of a normal store but with a more luxurious...
What are news and views? News and Views is a blog created by Jane Austen. It is about anything related to the AV Industry. It has a lot of contributors so you can become fans of many writers in this blog. It has been around for a long time and will be around for several more years. What is nature news and views? It is a blog about nature, technology, and a whole bunch of topics. A lot of people...
Where can I find Austen writing competitions? blog.reedsy.com is a website that lists down a bunch of writing competitions. You can join the one that would suit your skills the most. It is even possible to join more than one competition if you feel that you have the time to write several pieces. Of course, it would be better to write at a place where you can think freely. You must go to a place...
Jane Austen shared reading has been practised by a generation of readers. It involves interaction between the students and the teacher. When the teacher is reading a book, the students follow and then join in and share reading the text on the book or a magazine. Good readers are keen to listen to their teachers as they read. The teacher guides and supports the students for any emphasis needed. In...