Which casual entertainment described in Jane Austen's novels would interest you most?
Card games, with food and drink and oonvivial company.
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| Card Party, Pride and Prejudice 1980 |
A musicale, with local musicians and singers from among the group.
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| Emma (2009) plays piano at the Coles |
Afternoon tea or dinner with friends
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| At the Woodhouse's for dinner |
A carriage outing to a point of interest.
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| Box Hill, Emma |
Garden party with lawn games.
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| Lawn bowling |
An afternoon walk with friends.
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Walking along the Cobb at Lyme Regis, Persuasion 1995
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I was torn between a garden party or a carriage ride. You can see that I like outdoor. But England's weather is so unpredictable...
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ReplyDeleteI've been to the top of Box Hill a number of times and I've walked on the Cob at Lyme in stormy weather.In the background of The Cobb picture you can see, The Undercliffe. That is eight miles of forest track. It has it's own micro climate and is like a mini rainforest. I can recommend all three walks.
Tony
I fancy a carriage outing to a point of interest ( servants to do all the heavy lifting, set up and cleanup ) I was born to be waited on and spoiled...unfortunately, it only happens in my dreams or if I'm sick !
ReplyDelete"You have not been long enough in Bath," said he, "to enjoy the evening-parties of the place."
ReplyDelete"Oh! no. The usual character of them has nothing for me. I am no card-player." - Persuasion, Captain Wentworth & Anne Elliot
I would prefer a small dance above all things! Contra dancing is super fun.
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