I LOVE Jane Austen! Do you agree that her work is so much more enjoyable in the original English spelling? Am I weird for feeling each word more deeply as Austen originally wrote it? I just think neighbourhood is more authentic feeling then neighborhood. Please give opinions!
2006-08-11 09:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by ~S~ is for Stephanie! 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It certainly lends to the experience in so far as putting you in an exact frame of mind to enjoy the work as a period piece. I believe having the text appear as it was originally intended is something the publishing company owes not only to the public but, to the author herself out of respect for her vision so that it truthfully conveys her work as it was originally intended, paying true homage to the creativity that lies therein.
2006-08-11 09:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by xNocturnex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read about 1/2 of Jane Austen's books, and I think they are overrated - no matter what the spelling of the words are. The plot lines in every one of her books are pretty much the same, the characters are so silly, and for the most part only concerned what's going on in their own little gossipy social circles... I think the modern day equivalent of a Jane Austen book is the soap opera or the cheesy romance novel with Fabio on the cover.
**No offence intended if you enjoy them, I just personally don't.
2006-08-11 09:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We aren't that far removed from Austen's language as to be put off from her original spelling. She is a great one to read.
2006-08-11 13:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by writetolife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do. I love all things English, especially old things. It give much more of a sense of time and place.
2006-08-11 22:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by nightevisions 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who is austin?
2006-08-11 09:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by vanilla_dropz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋