Happy 236th Birthday, Jane! Felicitations And Giveaway

Seriously, Jane is relavant today because she tells the truth about love and gossip.  Love and gossip never change their “coats.”  They will be the same forever, and have had the same “spots” forever.  In most cases, it takes a bit of gossip to fuel the fires of love.  It’s the whisper behind the hand, or the look cast between the knowing eyes that someone caught and told so-’n-so about that caused the flame to burst…that caused the shy young man, or the arrogant, or the thoughtless or the devoted young woman to hope they could or would be loved.
Jane Austen knew what life is all about–love.  And she knew how funny and sad and beautiful it all was. And that forever and always, it would be the neverending story.
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In our fast-paced world of casual dress, and even casual sex, Jane Austen provides elegance, a bit of formality and honesty which is indeed refreshing.  Happy Birthaday Jane, and thanks.

I think Jane Austen and her amazing collection of writings will always be relevant.

Happy Birthday Jane!

Great post.

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I think Austen is relevant today because she comments on the inner motivations of people and those stay the same from generation to generation. I didn’t always find her relevant, but re-reading has brought it into sharp focus for me.

Happy Jane’s Birthday! I would love to be chosen for the drawing!

What a delicious question, “Why is Jane Austen relevant today”?  Several reasons pop into my mind having taught literature.  One of the best would be how she shows that the trials of relationships are not something modern.  Not only have prejudices and annoying relatives always existed, Jane gives us practicing examples of how to deal with them.

A set of Pride and Prejudice note card would be delightful.  Please include me in your drawing.  Thank you for the opportunity, and for such a delightful birthday tribute to Jane.

Jane Never dies!

Happy Birthday Miss Austen!  Thank you for so many hours of enjoyment from your wonderful books.  I love your humor and your wit.

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Erin, you did a fabulous job of saying it, so I won’t try too hard! You got the major points: timeless, and a unique, gentle sense of humor about the ridiculous in life. Thanks for a lovely tribute. We love you, Jane!

Jane is ageless and thoroughly modern in her comments on the human condition.  Thank you for the giveaway.  I write lots of notes and prefer writing by hand to email!

Agree with many other comments and you yourself: Austen is timeless because she appreciated the little things and studiously watched so many facets of society. She found them all amusing — and her characters have been reincarnated so many times in movies and books we read today. Plus, Mr. Darcy — I mean, does it get any hotter than that?

Happy birthday Jane. I really enjoy her humor and characterizations. I see friends and family in many of them. Thanks for the great post Erin and the giveaway

Jane Austen is certainly relevant today.  Her writing is reflective in daily activities. Me and my mother seem to drop quotes from her books into everyday conversation and use the lessons from her characters to give each other encouragement, strength, and even stern warnings.”Lizzy, you do not make allowances for differences of situation and temper.”  When discussing new people we compare them to her characters… “ohhh she is such a Lydia” She is ever relevant and ever present. Our lives would not be the same without her.
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Happy Birthday to Miss Jane!  I find her relevant today, for the simple idea of manners and respect so lacking in today’s world.  I love to lose myself in the worlds she created.  Of course I could go on and on about her brilliant wit, colorful characters, and intricate plotlines, but that would take too long;)  Thanks for being involved in the blog birthday celebration!

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Of course Jane is Relevant! Human nature doesn’t change, and she was the best at observing human nature!

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I find Austen to remain relevant because her stories delve in timeless truths and the inner desire for love, redemption and second chances.

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To me, it seems almost impossible for Jane Austen not to be relevant in our times. Although her novels were written in a different time period, the morals still have significant meaning to us today. We all want to find a love like Elizabeth and Darcy, we’ve had our shares of Mr. Crawford’s that tried to play us like fools, and we each have a loving sister-ship like Marianne and Eleanor with whom we can share our heart secrets with. As far as I’m concerned there is very little in Austen’s novels that is not prevalent in our society which is why they have continued to be reprinted and remain in circulation. We all have a little Jane Austen in us that longs to grow and to be shared with others.  The world would be a very sad place without the gift of Jane Austen’s work, inspiration and hope.

Austen is timeless!  I know a Jane Bennet, several Wickhams and even a Collins (just to name a few)

Happy Birthday, Jane!
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Happy Birthday Jane!
I think her appeal is universal and also, our world, even fool of modern stuff and technological gadgets is very similar to hers!

I think it is because she writes about what she knows best & she writes with such wit. 

Thank you for joining Maria and me in the Soiree, Erin! Yes, our dear wicked Jane does enjoy poking fun at the world.

Jane will always be relevant because of her keen sense of the workings of people…their inner thoughts, the way society functions no matter the time, her wit and of course her understanding of the human heart. Jane is Jane….there is no other like her and that is why she will always have her adoring Janeites! Thanks for the lovely giveaway and Happy Happy Birthday Dear Jane! 

Happy 236th Jane Austen! 236 never looked so good. It is a truth universally acknowledged that great writing is timeless!