September 5, 2018 by Vic
While drafting a new blog post on a recent Napoleon exhibit in Richmond, something went drastically wrong with my computer/internet connection. I thought I had placed the post in draft, but accidentally published it. I changed the settings and continued working on the piece, only to discover that none of that work was saved. I hope to publish the actual article soon.
Here’s a view of the entrance to the exhibit. Vic
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Intro to The Lady’s Magazine and Derwent Priory, Or Memoirs of an Orphan, in a Series of Letters by Mrs A. Kendall, from the Lady’s Magazine of 1796 -97. Click on the following link narrated by Ms. Greenfield to listen to the podcasts.
Narrated by Deborah Greenfield (click on this link to access the site).
This is a serialized free audiobook of Derwent Priory, a romantic novel from 1796 by a Mrs A. Kendall, a contemporary of Jane Austen. It first appeared in an important periodical of the day, The Lady’s Magazine, which was instrumental in encouraging women to write, including Jane Austen, and later Charlotte Bronte. The podcast also explores other Lady’s Magazine material and episodes appear every Tuesday. Several are already up and episode 6 is followed by an interview with Lady’s Magazine and Jane Austen expert Dr Jennie Batchelor from Kent University.
Note: Once Derwent Priory is complete, it will be published as an audiobook, and the podcast will go on hiatus.
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Stuff happens – I would like to read any thoughts you might have on the singular use of “they.”
Not a problem. I was thinking it was something computer related as it hadn’t made it up to the blog yet. Thanks for the picture.
No worries.
denise
Proof positive that there are elves inside our computers. No worries, Vic – it happens to us all at some point or another!
I thought I’d missed it, having been overwhelmed with personal technology posts, etc. I’m glad I did not miss it after all.
Thank you very much for your site/newsletter.
The Jane Austen Society in Brazil was so interesting. I so enjoyed the vimeo documentary about JA that was part of the Morgan Library Museum exhibit. What wonderful and interesting insights.
Your followers might enjoy the book/memoir by Amy Smith, “All Roads Lead to Austen.” A year in the central and south Americas of book group discussions of 3 of Austen’s books. Very entertaining, interesting.
Thank you again!
Hi Vic,
I live in Kansas City, Missouri. If you are to attend the AGM here next week perhaps we could say hello.
Just ask for Becky Malomo at check in counter.
Hope you will be here.
Becky