Ellie Dashwood | Classic Literature & History Youtuber

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My name is Ellie. And I am a Youtuber that answers your modern-day questions about classic literature and history.

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If you love learning about classic literature like Jane Austen and the Brontës or Regency and Victorian history, then definitely come visit my Youtube channel and subscribe.

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When my mom first saw this picture she was like, “Is that really from back then? Because that family looks just like today’s Instagram influencers.” 😂⁠
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But yes, this is a real family portrait from 1792. They were the OG influencers before the internet.⁠
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It’s from Rijks Museum’s online collection and is included in my latest video on naming Regency babies. Watch that now if you haven’t already, link in bio!⁠
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How did you get your name? Let me know below ⬇️⁠
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Ellie is short for Electra. Which my mother gave me to represent our Swedish heritage. Which is what the baby name book she was reading said it’s origin was.⁠
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Only recently, we did 23 and Me and discovered we don’t actually have any Swedish heritage. 😂 ⁠
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She also didn’t know about Electra’s much more famous heritage from Greek Mythology. And it’s adoption into psychology as the Electra Complex which is the female equivalent of the Oedipus Complex. 😳😂⁠
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If you want to learn more about how Regency era parents named their kids, check out my latest video. Link in bio. ⁠
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