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Loading... Old friends and new fancies : an imaginary sequel to the novels of Jane Austen (original 1914; edition 2007)by Sybil G. Brinton, Jane Austen
Work InformationOld Friends and New Fancies: An Imaginary Sequel to the Novels of Jane Austen by Sybil Brinton (1914)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Considered the first “fan“ Austen novel as well as pastiche, I enjoyed the attempt by Brinton to include most every main/minor character from all of Austen's novels. However, there were a ton of characters to keep track of, and some were only mentioned briefly. I also found Kitty to be a brat and not remotely ready to fall in love. Still, I loved reading with my bookclub group! People who are looking for a sequel with lots of Darcy and Elizabeth banter will probably be disappointed, but otherwise, this was a fun book. It was the first published Austen sequel, written in 1913, and the author took characters from all of Jane Austen's novels and imagined new romances and mischief for the ones who were left unmarried in the originals. For the most part, I liked what she did with the characters, and it was a delightful story in the spirit of a Jane Austen novel. My only complaint is that the beginning seemed jumbled, with some awkward dialogue, but once the plot got going, it was an enjoyable read. A sequel that includes many of the characters from all of Austen's finished works. Though concentrating on the Darcys, the Colonel, and Kitty Bennet who still is as foolish. Elizabeth still can't sketch a character as she befriends Mary Crawford. I disliked her pairing, as she is totally unworthy of him, and how strange that in a sequel only four of the Bennet daughters were mentioned. Enjoyable enough, though I can't imagine reading it again. no reviews | add a review
The first ever Jane Austen sequel written in 1914 follows Elizabeth Bennett, Mr. Darcy, and many other beloved characters embarking on new stages of life, new friendships, and new romances Taking in all of Jane Austen's preferred locations and backdrops, this very first Austen sequel takes us from London to Bath and, of course, to Pemberley. Picking up where Pride and Prejudice leaves off, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are happily married and the new bride has taken it upon herself to match-make for her single family and acquaintance--beginning with her new sister-in-law Georgiana and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Kitty Bennet too remains in the market for a husband, now that she has grown up and sobered up a little. Austen fans will be thrilled to see such a wide palette of characters making their appearances, with personalities from each of her six novels playing a role in clever combinations. The union between Mansfield Park's Tom Bertram and Northanger Abbey's Isabella Thorpe is a wonderful new romance to discover. Yet it is also lovely to encounter once again the familiar tender relationship between Emma and Mr. Knightley. Written in a style truly reminiscent of Austen's and making free use of her characters, Brinton's work is a must read for Austen fans. No library descriptions found. |
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Overall Rating: 3.5 stars
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