Ayush’s Reviews > Jane Austen's Bookshelf > Status Update

Entering the second 40 page chapter of the book (also the second last chapter of the book) into the story of Mrs Thrale (forgot her full name).

Considering the actual contents end at 330, I'm awed at being in final 100 pages after all this time. Stories of Charlotte Smith, and Mrs. Inchbald were so appealing that I couldn't pause.

Completed the chapter of Hannah More. My perception that it will only cover dislike is proven false partly. Last 5% of the chapter is actually looking at the complex person she was - her controversial opinions are merely a part of her. Gemini, translating author sentiments for me, helped me understand how Ms More serves as a reference beyond her beliefs to understand the impact she brought on the world of the time.

Started the chapter about Mrs Hannah More. I feel influenced by author's dislike of her. Maybe it's valid, maybe it's not. I just know I feel influenced.

Just finished Ann Radcliffe's chapter. I'm not exposed to Gothic (even Dracula) yet I'm curious about The Mysteries of Udolpho.

I'm in the portion where author tells what happened next after completing the story of author in focus (Ann Radcliffe, presently). I find this section more likely to lose its focus. However, I shall trudge on.

Finished the chapter of Frances Burney. Feels the chapter was slightly extended unnecessarily to talk about a different topic involved in being a rare book collector. An interesting person though, Burney is.

(My autocorrect keeps trying to change her name to Burnley. Why don't you try to change Austen to Austin?)