I thought long and hard on what I could present to this group of well-informed and clever people. What was it that I wanted to say? In keeping with my modus operandi, I knew that I needed to combine my cultural heritage with my love for all things Austen; and so, I looked to the… Read the full blog post …
There are those among us that could recite The Hunsford Proposal—dismal and pathetic as it might have been—verbatim and with great flare. Mr. Darcy’s declaration of love is etched into our souls. Scenes from our favorite film adaptations—every raised brow, every clenched fist, and heaving breast—are easily recalled. My feelings will not be repressed. You… Read the full blog post …
For those of us who have read Austen’s Persuasion, there can be no doubt. Captain Wentworth’s letter to Miss Anne Elliot is exquisite. It is a pivotal moment which brings tears to our eyes and returns hope to our bruised hearts. But have you ever given any thought to what might have occurred before the good… Read the full blog post …
November in Buenos Aires is a sight to behold. While Spring officially starts in September, the Jacarandás are in full bloom by the time we—here in the U.S.A.—are stuffing turkeys and roasting chestnuts on an open fire. The majestic tree is native to South America, but it was late in the 19th century when city… Read the full blog post …
Dear readers, I hope you are enjoying a joyous holiday season, and that you will be spending the next few days with family, friends, and a few good books! I offer my latest novel, Celestial Persuasion as a possible choice for reading material. In the following excerpt, we find that Captain Wentworth has discharged his… Read the full blog post …
Throughout this series, I have been looking at Jewish themes that can be found in Jane Austen’s work. That’s not to say that the renown author intentionally incorporated Judaic messages in her writing; however, as I’ve pointed out in my previous posts, Austen was raised in an observant environment and would have been quite at home… Read the full blog post …
In this series, I’ve been examining the works of Jane Austen and finding parallel lessons within the vast teachings of Judaism. I am not a literary scholar or theologian, but I am drawn to the subject and am enjoying my findings. I hope that you, dear reader, feel the same way. As the title suggests,… Read the full blog post …
As an emerging author in the realm of Jane Austen Fanfiction (J.A.F.F.), I have introduced Jewish characters thus far into the world of Pride and Prejudice, as well as Persuasion. I purposely didn’t alter the beloved characters created by Austen’s imagination. I mean, of course, that Anglicans remained Anglicans. Instead, I presented the reader with a different—more… Read the full blog post …
Michael Giffin, author of Jane Austen and Religion: Salvation and Society in Georgian England, stated that “…Austen’s vision is extremely radical and prophetic, not unlike the vision of those women who dominate the old and new testaments, and not unlike the vision of those women who dominate four thousand years of Jewish and Christian history.”… Read the full blog post …
I believe I was in the third grade when I read Martha Washington’s biography. By then, I was an avid reader and historical was my favorite subject. I remember being fascinated by our nation’s First Lady’s history; although technically, this title was not coined until after her death. I learned of her first marriage and… Read the full blog post …
As you have read in my previous posts, I began piecing together a story that involved Captain Wentworth and his good friend—and ship’s physician—Jonathan Isaacs. Naturally, this sliver of an idea resulted in hours and hours of research. I knew nothing about the Navy, nothing about officers, and nothing about the Jewish factor that I… Read the full blog post …
According to ancient Judaic tradition, a great miracle occurred in the month of “Tamuz.” This Hebrew month began with the holiday of “Rosh Chodesh” just a few days ago and corresponds to June and July in the Gregorian calendar. I found it fitting to share this bit of information with you, as it relates to… Read the full blog post …
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my Work in Progress: Celestial Persuasion. If you missed the original post, you can read it here: https://mirtainestruppauthor.com/2021/02/19/the-viceroyalty-of-rio-de-la-plata-a-peek-into-a-new-jewish-austen-fan-fiction/ I’m getting closer to Publishing Day and I can’t wait to share it with you. In the mean time, please take a minute to watch this short trailer. The painting of… Read the full blog post …
