| Author |
Brinton, Sybil G. (Sybil Grace), 1874-1928 |
| Other |
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 |
| Title |
Old friends and new fancies : an imaginary sequel to the novels of Jane Austen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Friends_and_New_Fancies
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| Credits |
Produced by Margaret Sullivan, Clare Graham at http://www.girlebooks.com and Marc D'Hooghe
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| Summary |
"Old Friends and New Fancies: An Imaginary Sequel to the Novels of Jane Austen" by Sybil G. Brinton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work seeks to continue the stories of beloved characters from Jane Austen's novels, exploring their lives and relationships after the original narratives have concluded. The characters, including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and Georgiana Darcy, are central to the unfolding drama, engaging in new romantic entanglements and family dynamics. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, who are contentedly married and looking to foster happiness among their friends, particularly regarding Georgiana Darcy's engagement to Colonel Fitzwilliam. However, as Elizabeth observes signs of unease in Georgiana, she discusses her concerns with Darcy, leading to a decision to address the engagement's suitability. The chapter details the Darcys' interactions with other familiar characters and sets the stage for both personal and social challenges as they navigate relationships, expectations, and the influence of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, encapsulating the spirit of wit and intricate social commentary characteristic of Austen's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43741 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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