Yours Faithfully, Amanda

May 19, 2018 Dear Jane, As a self-proclaimed anglophile, I would be remiss if I did not write about two very important English historic events which occurred/is occurring on this date. The first event dates back quite a few years (four-hundred and eighty-two, to be exact) and the other is happening presently, as I write! But we shall go in order by year. "It is however...my Duty to declare that this amiable Woman was entirely innocent of the Crimes with which she was accused..." Miss Austen will, of course, recognize the above quote as being one of her own, but pray, permit me to enlighten my gentle readers. The above quote is from Miss Austen's, The History of England , a delightful parody of Oliver Goldsmith's book of the same title, written when the authoress was around the age of fifteen. It refers to Queen Anne Boleyn and her unfair trial and treatment by King Henry VIII. Jane was a firm believer, as am I, in Anne's innocence and today happens to be the 482nd...

June 5, 2017 Dear Jane, As of late, I have been working tirelessly on an essay relating to none other than King Henry VIII and President Donald Trump. I had a feeling that you would be rather interested in my article as you had your own strong opinions on King Henry VIII in your lifetime. I am sure what I have written could be edited  further , but I fear I had better show it to you directly as the world changes by the day and news becomes old and tired ever so quickly. Before I begin, however, I wish to tell the people of England how very sorry I am that they have seen such horrid violence and acts of terror in their cities these past few weeks. It is not fair and I hope we can find a way to bring an end to these mournful days.  Now Jane, you, of course, know the quotation which I have copied below, as you wrote it in one of your earliest pieces of writing, "The History of England." So, for my dear readers, the following passage is Miss Jane Austen's clever (and in...

May 2, 2017 Dear Jane, It has turned out to be yet another rather gray day, but I must confess that I am not at all upset by this is as these kind of days are my favourite sort. In truth, it is the perfect weather for being at home, curled up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. But alas, I am at work so I cannot enjoy such comforts at the moment. (Although I sound less than thrilled to be at work, I am quite aware that employment is a good thing, Jane. It just so happens that working really is the only way  to make money if one is not as wealthy as, say, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.) A lovely view... Now then, I wish to tell you of a lovely,"Austenesque" Sunday I had this weekend past. It all began when my mother and I decided to partake in a long walk in the early afternoon (despite the threat of darkening clouds). Now, it had been some time since I visited a particularly lovely wooded area which overlooks a reservoir so I figured it would be the perfect opportunity t...