What's your take on Mrs. Bennett? Was Lizzy really bold and admirable in her passionate nature, or was she really just stubborn? How did Jane Austen's life influnce her writing?
We had a good discussion on Tuesday night at the public library. They brought in an English professor from one of the Universities of ND to lead it, and brought us some interesting info about Jane and her life as well. What I found intriguing was that Pride and Prejudice introduces the formula from which arises every modern day romance novel or romantic comedy.
It was fun to dig into the history of the time in which the author lived, the themes of the book, and our reactions to the various charachters. The one unfortunate part of it all was that my friend couldn't attend. Something went wrong with the pipes in her kitchen, and she found her kitchen floor flooded that afternoon. So she spent the evening waiting for, and then hovering around the plumber.
The next book discussion will cover "To Kill a Mockingbird." Another favorite, and a classic, so I'm looking forward to that discussion as well!
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