Literature - Ellie Dashwood

Is Reading Classic Books a Waste of Time? Maybe

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Dec 8, 2020 | 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 Dec 10, 2020 | 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...

The Dashwood Sisters Tell All, None of It Particularly Deep

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Dec 11, 2020 | Book Review, Literature

The Dashwood Sisters Tell AllPublished: 2011 Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages 272 Rating: ★★★ Buy A Copy The Plot of The Dashwood Sisters Tell All Ellen Dodge lives in sensible stretch shorts and the cold hard reality that her true love married someone else ten years...

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

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | 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 Nov 30, 2020 | 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....

Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia is Downton But Irritating

by Ellie Dashwood | Last updated Nov 30, 2020 | Published on Nov 20, 2020 | Historical Fiction, History, Literature, Victorian Era

Belgravia by Julian FellowesPublished: 2016 Genre: Historical Fiction Pages 416 Rating: ★★ Buy A Copy The Plot Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia introduces us to a world where Young Queen Victoria has recently taken the throne. Aristocrats remain firmly on top of the...