The Other Austen

Guaranteed to Bring Out the Bitch In You

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theotherausten:

“I am sorry for the Beaches’ loss of their little girl, especially as it is the one most like me.” - Jane Austen 

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further proof that Jane Austen was not as prim and proper as many like to think. although apparently, this biting humor about death was not uncommon at the time. most likely because infant death was not uncommon either. gotta deal with that shit somehow.

theotherausten:

“I am sorry for the Beaches’ loss of their little girl, especially as it is the one most like me.” - Jane Austen

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further proof that Jane Austen was not as prim and proper as many like to think. although apparently, this biting humor about death was not uncommon at the time. most likely because infant death was not uncommon either. gotta deal with that shit somehow.

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