Jane Austen's Biography

Pride and Prejudice Original Soundtrack - Universal Music Group (All Rights Reserved)


A presentation created by Sheila Morato


"... The time in which Jane Austen wrote her novels was a period of great stability just about to give way to a time of unimagined changes. At that time most of England's population (some thirteen million) were involved in rural and agricultural work: yet within another twenty years, the majority of Englishmen became urban dwellers involved with industry, and the great railway age had begun. Throughout the early years of the century the cities were growing at a great rate; the network of canals was completed, the main roads were being remade. Regency London, in particular, boomed and became, among other things, a great centre of fashion. On the other hand, England in the first decade of the nineteenth century was still predominantly a land of country towns and villages, a land of rural routines which were scarcely touched by the seven campaigns of the Peninsular War against Napoleon...
Austen presents a rather cool and objective view of the society behaviour at her time and the limited options of the women. Genteel women could not get money except by marrying for it or inheriting it. They had to acquire accomplishments such as ability to draw, sing, play music, or speak modern languages (French, Italian) to attract a husband.
Even though, her heroines have distinct and sparkling personalities as the character Elizabeth Bennet insist on being treated: as a rational creature rather than as an elegant female."

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[Jyron2]

what the name of the song playing in your video?

[letraessencia]

@Jyron2 Hi, Jyron! It's "Your Hands Are Cold", performance by Dario Marianelli.

[lil4lili44]

You didn't mention that her books Persuasions and Northanger Abby were published posthumously. Infact you didnt mention their publication at all! I'm sorry but if I were grading this publication I would give you poorer marks for missing 1/3rd of her works.

[letraessencia]

@lil4lili44 Hi, there. Maybe you should watch the video again. But thanks for your comment anyway. Have a lovely day. :)

[MalvinaUy]

excelent post !!! Jane Austen is my favorite author!!!! ;-)

very cool !!!!! :-)

[letraessencia]

@MalvinaUy Thanks 4 your comment.

[rubensrosas]

Congratulations!

Jane Austen foi Esplendorosa..

em sua época!

"Pride & Prejudice".

Assisto Sempre!

É uma linda História de amor!

Parabens pelo video.

Obrigado.

[letraessencia]

@rubensrosas Obrigada, Rubens!

[letraessencia]

@some3202 Well, we hope that this condition is changed nowadays... You see, today is the International Women's Day, but if we look around we still see women getting lower wages,suffering disrespect and violance... Let's stick to Jane Austen's attitude and get our space in the world! Thanks 4 your comment.

[letraessencia]

@horsesrock42 I made this video for my academic presentation on Jane. Thanks 4 your comment.

[horsesrock42]

You did great on this video. Though i was expecting a bit faster pased. and a bit more pictures. but anyway, you made a great vid! im doing my biography on her and i have to do a short speech and were allowed to use youtube videos for our introduction.