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Jane Austen

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J ane Austen is considered to be one of the most read authors in English literature. Born in Hampshire, United King-

dom on December 16, 1775, Jane was the seventh child of Rev. George and Cas-sandra Austen. The Austens were prolific readers and Jane gained most of her knowledge from her father and older brothers. Jane Austen is best known for her book, Pride and Prejudice which gained even more fame after the TV Mini Series staring Colin Firth was released in 1995. Some of Austen’s other writings include Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Sense and Sensibility. Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817. After she passed, her brother, Henry, published more of her stories posthumously and announced her as the author of her previous anonymous books.

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The Kankakee Area Library Association (KALA) includes all types of libraries including school, college, public, and spe-cial libraries within Kankakee County and surrounding areas. The mission of KALA is to promote cooperation among li-braries and enhance library ser-vices for our patrons, students, and communities. KALA meets regularly to dis-cuss library issues, bring library training to our area, and work on collaborative projects including various grants. One Book, One Community is an annual project of KALA that

began in 2003. The idea to have everyone in a community read and discuss the same book began in 1998 in Seattle, Washington and has since spread across the nation to hundreds of libraries. It is our hope that One Book, One Community will encourage individuals across the greater Kankakee area to connect through a shared reading experi-ence.

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY PROGRAM

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Sandition: The Miss Beauforts are girls under the care of Mrs Griffiths, who supports herself by “receiving” girls in need of finishing their education. What are other examples of similar “education” in Austen’s novels? Which Austen book was originally called Susan? How many brothers did Jane Have? In Pride & Prejudice, what was Catherine Bennet’s nickname? What was Jane’s last complete novel? Name two actors who played Mr. Darcy. In Pride and Prejudice, what is the profession of Mr. Wickham?

Kate Coombs Goodnight Mr. Darcy Becca Standtlander Pride & Prejudice: Unfolded Julie Peterson Mr. Darcy’s Night Before Christmas Jane Austen, Alex Goodwin, & Tess Gammell A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice Joshua Oram Bitty Bards: Ryder’s Journey

Jane Austen & Sarah Powell Search & Find Pride & Prejudice Jennifer Adams & Alison Oliver Baby Lit: Pride & Prejudice Jennifer Adams Little Miss Austen: Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen, Melissa Medina, & Fredrik Colting Pride & Prejudice: A KinderGuides Illustrated Learning Guide Jack & Holman Wang Cozy Classics: Emma

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Where did the Austen family move to in 1801? Where is Jane Austen buried? Who said it? “The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” Who did Jane Austen accept a marriage proposal from but withdrew her acceptance the next morning? What is Jane Austen’s first published novel? Who was pregnant by the end of Pride & Prejudice? What high stake card game is played in some of her novels?

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Jane Austen The Beautifull Cassandra Lindsay Eland Scones & Sensibility Jane Austen & Gill Tavner Sense & Sensibility Pride & Prejudice Nabsfuekd Park Northanger Abbey Persuasion Carolyn Keene Intruder Heather Vogel Frederick Pies & Prejudice

Sarah Fabiny Who Was Jane Austen? Roy Adkins & Lesley Adkins Jane Austen’s England: Daily Life in the Georgian & Regency Periods Katharine Reeve Jane Austen in Bath: Walking Tours of the Writer’s City Janet Todd Jane Austen: Her Life, Her Times, Her Novel Louise Allen Walking Jane Austen’s London Lisa Pliscou Young Jane Austen: Becoming a Writer

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WOMAN’S FASHION FURTHER READING & WEB RESOURCES

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On the Web Jane Austen Society of North America Greater Chicago Region www.jasnachicago.org The Jane Austen Centre www.janeausten.co.uk The Silver Petticoat Review www.silverpetticoatreview.com

The Governor's House in Hyde Park http://www.onehundredmain.com/events/jane-austen-weekends/ Destination Basingstoke www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/visit/things-to-do/in-the-footsteps-of-jane-austen/

How did women dress in Regency

England? Well that would depend on the occasion. Are we talking about Undress, Half Dress, or Full Dress? Undress is not undressed, it is what we would consider casual. These garments were usually less costly and more comfortable than the others. This is what would be worn in the morning or perhaps all day if you weren’t leaving home. Half Dress is more equivalent to business casual This is what you may wear to town or for a visit with some friends over tea. Full Dress is where the ball gowns come in. Did you receive an invite to a dinner party? Then you had better dig out those fancy dinner clothes! Although men’s fashion wasn’t exactly simple, women’s fashion was particularly more complex. If you were to step back into Jane Austen’s world you would see women dressed in a variety of different dresses, hats, gloves, shoes, and outerwear. If you were to visit on a rainy day, for example, you may see ladies wearing pattens to elevate

themselves out of the mud. These metal contraptions were like short stilts that tied onto a lady’s feet. You may also see women wearing turbans or a bandeaux. These were especially popular with older women due to the fact that married women covered their hair for propriety sake. Another thing that was simply not done was tanning. Freckles were a thing of dread in Jane Austen’s time and women had quite a few ways to keep their skin pale. Bonnets and hats were often worn outside and you would be likely to see women carrying parasols and wearing gloves to keep the sun off. Women also had a different way of watching their figures during this time. This was mostly controlled by their undergarments. Along with shifts or chemise, petticoats, stockings, and gar-ters women wore corsets or stays to shape their figures. Stays were similar to corsets, but they were much more comfortable. So the next time you think about complaining about having to wake up SO EARLY to get ready for your day, just be glad you don’t live in Regency times. Don’t forget to cover your hair!

Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice Sense & Sensibility Emma Persuasion Mansfield Park Northanger Abbey Lady Susan The Watsons Sandition

Shannon Hale Austenland Midnight in Austenland Karen Joy Fowler The Jane Austen Book Club Beth Pattillo Jane Austen Ruined My Life Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart The Dashwood Sisters Tell All

Laurie Viera Rigler Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict Rude Awakening of a Jane Austen Addict Kim Izzo The Jane Austen Marriage Manual Abby McDonald Jane Austen Goes to Hollywood

Margaret Sullivan The Jane Austen Handbook Pen Vogler Dinner with Mr. Darcy: Recipes Inspired by the Nov-els of Jane Austen Carol Adams, Douglas Buchanan, & Kelly Gesch The Bedside, Bathtub, & Armchair Companion to Jane Austen

Sinead Murphy The Jane Austen Rules: A Classic Guide to Modern Love June Dwyer Jane Austen Valerie Grosvenor Myer Jane Austen, Obstinate Heart: A Biography Rebecca Smith The Jane Austen Writer’s Club

William Deresiewicz A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things that Really Matter David Cecil A Portrait of Jane Austen Daniel Pool What Jane Austen Ate & Charles Dickens Knew

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Works consulted: www.kristenkoster.com & JaneAustenW orld.W ordpress.com

“She is loveliness itself.” Jane Austen, Emma

WORD SEARCH JANE AUSTEN: 1775-1817 1775 Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death.”

1777 Winter at Valley Forge

1778 Britain declares war on France for aiding the Americans.

1779 World’s first iron bridge built in Shropshire, England.

1780 Pennsylvania is first American state to abolish slavery.

1781 Sir. William Herscherl discovers the planet Uranus.

1782 Bald eagle becomes the national bird of the United States.

1783 Peace of Paris-Treaty signed between Britain and the United States formally ending the American Revolutionary War.

1800 President John Adams is the first presi-dent to reside in the White House.

1806 “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” is writ-ten by sisters Jane and Anne Taylor.

1807 Aaron Burr, former Vice-President is acquitted of treason.

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Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility is pub-lished.

1812 Charles Dickens is born.

1815 Sir Humphrey Davy announces his dis-covery of the Davy lamp, also known as coal mining safety lamp.

1817 In Rome, New York construction of the Erie Canal begins.

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ENTERTAINMENT WHAT IS REGENCY?

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The year is 1811. Britain has pulled through in the Seven Years war, lost the American Colonies, and is in a great amount of debt from war expenses and money owed to the East India Trading Company. To top it all of, the King has gone crazy. King George III, who has been ruler since 1760, and got Britain through all of those wars, has finally succumbed to the mental illness that he has been fighting since 1788 and is no longer fit to rule. So what happens when a ruler is still alive but is no longer able to govern his people? This is where a regent comes into play. A regent is “a person who rules on be-half of a monarch who is unable to rule because of youth, illness, or ab-sence” (Microsoft Encarta College Dic-tionary). The eldest son of King George III, who will be King George IV, steps in as regent. It won’t be until 1820 that George IV will succeed the throne. Hence why this is called the Regency Period. The Regency Period , though, wasn’t just about the rulers of the time. It was also about the lifestyle. Here we have a wealth of advancements in art, architecture, music, literature, and even the Industrial Revolution. This was also a time of questionable morality. George IV was considered a rather frivolous person. He was known to enjoy spending money, drinking, and low company. This behavior was, unfortunately, copied by many, especially among the young nobles. However, not everyone followed suit with the Regent. The Evangelicals were on the rise and sought to encourage their fellow citizens to live a moral life. They

frowned on the frivolous lifestyle and encouraged people to focus on doing social good. As far as Britain’s relationship with the United States goes, things were not so good. Britain had caused much insult to the U.S.A. by enforcing trade restrictions, forcing American merchant sailors into Royal Navy service, and aiding Native American tribes in keeping the U.S>A. from expanding west. Thus the cause of the war of 1812. British troops captured Washington and burned the White house in 1814, but fortunately for the U.S.A., the war ended in 1815 with the Americans victorious. 1815 did favor the British in a different war. Napoleon was defeated by the British at Waterloo that same year making Britain the most powerful nation of the time. George IV ascended to the throne when his father passed away in 1820, thus ending the Regency Period.

Stuck in the late 1700’s with nothing to do? You’re in luck! We’ve concocted a list of popular diversions for a 1700’s life style. Just be sure not to burn your tongue! Lawn Bowls: Enjoy bowling? This is

the game for you. Originating in the 13th century, this game was played outside. The goal was to hit a smaller ball that was further away. Yes, this is where bowling comes from.

Card Games: A popular pastime for a rainy day, cards were a great way to socialize and learn. Popular games at the time were Commerce, The Game of Loo, Whist, and Speculation.

Tableaux Vivants: This is similar to charades, which was also popular, but instead everyone got together to make a “live picture”. The object of the game was to choose a popular painting, find costumes, and pose for as long as you could to imitate the scene.

Balls: Dancing, card games, eating, and socializing, need we say more?

The Game of Graces: This game was intended to make girls more “graceful”. Two girls held two rods and tossed a hoop back and forth by crossing the rods and pulling them away quickly to make the hoop fly. Sometimes boys would play but only partnered with a girl.

Battledore & Shuttlecock: This is the predecessor to badminton.

Snapdragon: An intoxicating and dangerous game, this was popular to play in the winter. First, heat some Brandy and pour it into a wide shallow bowl. Second, add raisins or some other small fruit and dim the lights. Third, set the Brandy on fire! The aim of the game is to pluck out a piece of fruit and eat it! Note: There was no organized fire fighter during Regency times and your insurance these days will probably frown on you if this is how your house burns down. So, don’t try this at home.

Music: Ladies and many gentlemen learned how to play various instruments. There were no radios in Jane Austen’s lifetime, so if you wanted music you had to make it yourself.

Jane Austen

I declare after all there is no en-joyment like reading.

King George IV of England.

Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it. “ ” King George III 7 6

Works consulted: www.janeausten.co.uk; www.royal.uk; Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary 2001, History.com

One Book One Community Events

Benner Library & Resource Center (Olivet)

Austen in Autumn Facebook photo contest! Letter writing supplies! Games, & Food!

Friday Oct. 13th from 2-4 pm

Bourbonnais Public Library The Royal Ghosts of England with Dale Kaczmarek

Monday, Oct. 2nd at 6:30 pm Movie Showings

Thursday Oct. 5th at 6:00 pm: Pride & Prejudice (2004) Monday Oct. 16th at 6:00 pm: Mansfield Park (1999)

Bradley Public Library Jane Austen Tea Party

Sunday Oct. 22nd at 1:15 pm (sign up required) Movie Showing

Thursday Oct. 12th at 6:00 pm: Austenland (2013)

Kankakee Public Library Leslie Goddard’s Jane Austen portrayal

Thursday Oct. 19th at 7 pm

Limestone Township Library Topiaries for Your Home Décor

Tuesday Oct. 3rd at 6:30 pm at Busse & Rieck Florist (sign up required)

Manteno Public Library Pride & Prejudice & Persistence: Zombies Just Won’t Die

Thursday Oct. 26th at 6:30 pm

Peotone Public Library Writer’s Workshop

Saturday Oct. 7th at 10:00 am Monday Movie Matinee

Monday Oct. 16th at 11:30 am

Book Clubs

Bradley Public Library Tuesday Morning Book Group (Oct 10th at 10 am): Emma by Jane Austen

Wednesday Book Group (Oct 18th at 10 am) : Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Limestone Township Library Adult Book Club (Oct. 10th at 6:30 pm): Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid

Kankakee Public Library

Book Discussion at Grapes & Hops (Oct. 10th at 7 pm): Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Peotone Public Library Tuesday Book Club (Oct. 3rd at 6:30 pm): Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Mystery Group (Oct. 5th at 11 am): Jane & the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron

Contact your local library for more details.

One Book One Community Events

Benner Library & Resource Center (Olivet)

Austen in Autumn Facebook photo contest! Letter writing supplies! Games, & Food!

Friday Oct. 13th from 2-4 pm

Bourbonnais Public Library The Royal Ghosts of England with Dale Kaczmarek

Monday, Oct. 2nd at 6:30pm Movie Showings

Thursday Oct. 5th at 6:00 pm: Pride & Prejudice (2004) Monday Oct. 16th at 6:00 pm: Mansfield Park (1999)

Bradley Public Library Jane Austen Tea Party

Sunday Oct. 22nd at 1:15 pm (sign up required) Movie Showing

Thursday Oct. 12th at 6:00 pm: Austenland (2013)

Kankakee Public Library Leslie Goddard’s Jane Austen portrayal

Thursday Oct. 19th at 7 pm

Limestone Township Library Topiaries for Your Home Décor

Tuesday Oct. 3rd at 6:30 pm at Busse & Rieck Florist (sign up required)

Manteno Public Library Pride & Prejudice & Persistence: Zombies Just Won’t Die

Thursday Oct. 26th at 6:30 pm

Peotone Public Library Writer’s Workshop

Saturday Oct. 7th at 10:00 am Monday Movie Matinee

Monday Oct. 16th at 11:30 am

Book Clubs

Bradley Public Library Tuesday Morning Book Group (Oct 10th at 10 am): Emma by Jane Austen

Wednesday Book Group (Oct 18th at 10 am) : Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Limestone Township Library Adult Book Club (Oct. 10th at 6:30 pm): Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid

Kankakee Public Library

Book Discussion at Grapes & Hops (Oct. 10th at 7 pm): Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Peotone Public Library Tuesday Book Club (Oct. 3rd at 6:30 pm): Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Mystery Group (Oct. 5th at 11 am): Jane & the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron

Contact your local library for more details.