Regency Era - Ellie Dashwood

Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh? Top 5 Questions Answered

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 6, 2021 | Published on Aug 10, 2021 | History, Jane Austen, Literature, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Regency Era, Sense and Sensibility

Today, we’ll address a Pride and Prejudice issue of great importance: Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Of course, we’re talking about the Jane Austen villain who has made an infamous name for herself in the realm of classic literature characters. But many...

Is Reading Classic Books a Waste of Time? Maybe

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 2, 2021 | Published on Dec 25, 2020 | Literature, History, Regency Era, Victorian Era

So, is reading classic books a waste of time? Since I’m a classic literature and history YouTuber, you might expect me to say, “No. You should definitely read classics. You’re dumb and have horrible taste otherwise. Here’s a list of the 100...

Why Is Elizabeth Bennet So Poor? Doweries Explained

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 2, 2021 | Published on Dec 18, 2020 | Regency Era, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Uncategorized, Victorian Era

How many times in Pride and Prejudice does Mrs. Bennet shriek: “Mr. Bennet, my poor nerves!”? What on earth happened to her nerves? Well, probably lots of things. But foremost on her mind was that she had five single daughters to marry off before...

What if Pride and Prejudice Ended Differently? Unequal Affections Book Review

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 2, 2021 | Published on Dec 4, 2020 | Book Review, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice RetellingAuthor: Lara S. Ormiston Published: 2014 Genre: Historical Fiction Pages 353 Rating: ★★★★★ Buy A Copy Okay, can I start this review by saying how much I love Unequal Affections? Is that even allowable in the book...

10 Signs You’re An Austenite

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 2, 2021 | Published on Nov 27, 2020 | Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

Does your passion for Jane Austen’s masterpieces overflow? Do you ardently admire and love Pride and Prejudice and never wish to be parted from it from this day forward? Then definitely check out these ten relatable Austenite signs. Pride and Prejudice 1995 1....

The Painter’s Daughter by Julie Klassen Explores Charm vs Character in Love

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Aug 2, 2021 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | Book Review, Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Regency Era

The Painter's Daughter by Julie KlassenPublished: 2015 Genre: Clean Regency Romance Pages 464 Rating: ★★★★ Buy A Copy The Story In Regency England, Sophie Dupont feels sure that handsome, wealthy Wesley Overtree will marry her when she tells him about their child. As...