tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post8733569930744072673..comments2023-10-23T16:15:51.397+01:00Comments on Jane obsessed with Jane: "I think he must be Irish by his ease"Jane Travershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184983700484786664noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post-52963568410959815102010-04-26T23:36:41.541+01:002010-04-26T23:36:41.541+01:00"More air than one often sees in Bath. Irish,..."More air than one often sees in Bath. Irish, I dare say."<br /><br />I always read this passage as a tribute to an old love, Mr. Lefroy. Oh! Am I getting sentimental? No way!<br /><br />PS: I do love Ireland!Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164027490564185046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post-27140582374497243552010-03-17T14:48:58.957+00:002010-03-17T14:48:58.957+00:00I believe Jane Austen would have enjoyed Ireland. ...I believe Jane Austen would have enjoyed Ireland. Exploring and soaking in the landscape of the countryside. As for noticing the poverty, I am not as convinced she would have noticed.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post-67461361366365785982010-03-17T13:53:51.661+00:002010-03-17T13:53:51.661+00:00Interesting post as always and I was going to ask ...Interesting post as always and I was going to ask about the compliment paid to my personal favourite Austen hero, Captain Wentworth, by Lady Dalrymple but you've dealt with it in your comment above. <br /><br />I am wondering if Jane made any comments on wearing green and whether or not that suited the complexion. Something for another post, maybe? ;)<br /><br />Happy St Patrick's Day!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719765628886270649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post-79923064284726779482010-03-17T12:59:16.147+00:002010-03-17T12:59:16.147+00:00Thanks Julie (austenonly)!
I haven't forgot...Thanks Julie (austenonly)! <br /><br />I haven't forgotten Capt Wentworth's compliment from Lady Dalrymple, but thought that was a bit too complex for my very short, bashed-off post. The Dalrymples themselves were of the Irish Ascendancy, and were another caricature of such people; dull, indolent, and interesting only for their title. Lady Dalrymple's compliment was more a desire to draw Capt Wentworth's fine air as a reflection on her own countrymen. <br /><br />Oh. Actually, maybe not so complicated - should have just said that, then. Sigh. <br /><br />And yes, I had forgotten her love of Maria Edgeworth. :)Jane Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184983700484786664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489827984813348373.post-75082098453729714822010-03-17T12:55:01.999+00:002010-03-17T12:55:01.999+00:00Interesting piece,Jane (And Happy St Patricks Day ...Interesting piece,Jane (And Happy St Patricks Day to you!) Dont forget the compliment paid to Captain Wentworth in Bath when spied by Lady Dalrymple:<br /><br />"More air than one often sees in Bath. Irish, I dare say."<br /><br />:-)<br /><br /><br />I agree that JAne Austen would have seen Ireland (had she visited ) with very clear and open eyes. Its sad that she didn't live long enough to enjoy a certain amount of fame. A visit to Maria Edgeworth might have then occurred..and that would have given us all food for thought(and hopefully records in the shape of letters and journals!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com