The bi-centenary of the publication of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was celebrated yesterday with a 'readathon' in Bath. Fans and experts read aloud the whole novel in a 12 hour web broadcast, linking up with Jane Austen societies around the world. Have a shot at it. Societal norms have changed since, but given some people are still forced to seek marriages of convenience for economic security, have things shifted so?
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Showing posts with label BRTISH CULTURE. Show all posts
29 Oct 2012
GUY FAWKES DAY AND BONFIRE NIGHT
Saw a BBC documentary on Guy Fawkes. Apparently, a high percentage of young people don't have a clue about it. November, 5? Was he the bloke in 'V for Vendetta'? Is global Halloween killing local celebrations? Are they making a big thing of it while we talk ours down? What is considered to be important in culture? Fireworks? Yes, please.
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