tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post9119848137629916298..comments2024-02-25T20:47:08.836-08:00Comments on Along the Brandywine: Book Review: Emma by Jane AustenHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-62340618429685768252019-04-09T13:36:27.047-07:002019-04-09T13:36:27.047-07:00Unknown,
It's Josef Stieler's 'August...Unknown,<br /><br />It's Josef Stieler's 'Auguste Strobl', 1827. Hope that helps and thanks for commenting!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-34608004203315498112019-04-09T09:33:28.325-07:002019-04-09T09:33:28.325-07:00Who is the lady on that book at the top of this pa...Who is the lady on that book at the top of this page? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316740236606343027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-18234653274209943392014-10-28T11:06:14.199-07:002014-10-28T11:06:14.199-07:00Yes! Very fascinating and great that she chose Mr....Yes! Very fascinating and great that she chose Mr. Knightley to narrate! :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-65637836471884626252014-10-25T08:16:09.021-07:002014-10-25T08:16:09.021-07:00Natalie,
Thank you!! And thank you so much for you...Natalie,<br />Thank you!! And thank you so much for your kind words.... :) I do love doing it -- and I'm pretty thrilled with how this one came together....(and at the final hour! ;))<br /><br />Chapter 41 is really interesting. I think (obviously) for the purposes of the story she needed someone outside Emma herself observing that particular sequence, and I think at the same time it masterfully serves to underline several of the different things she seemed to be doing with the story as a whole....but that she would actually opt for going with Mr. Knightley rather than a narrator! It's fascinating.<br /><br />So another hearty thank you.... I'm so very glad you enjoyed it (and that you're enjoying the party)! (And again, that's just fine on your review.... I'm looking forward to it! ;))Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-87635475305125594952014-10-24T10:18:29.423-07:002014-10-24T10:18:29.423-07:00Heidi, this was a wonderful review! I'm contin...Heidi, this was a wonderful review! I'm continually amazed with how deeply to you get into the heart of the story and not just "this happened, then this, and then the end, I loved it". I think you really have a gift for that sort of thing. I suppose reading it many times has helped you, too, though! ;)<br />I've only read it once not too long ago, but I really want to read it again! <br />I never noticed that about chapter 41 being narrated by Mr. Knightley. That's so interesting!<br />Your points on love and how Emma had to learn to let go of "her" control was very good as well. :) I'm so enjoying the Emma blog party!<br />ps. I am working on a review of Emma 1996-hopefully I'll finish it before Monday, but if not, is it okay if it's a little late?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-13202701678251094872014-10-23T04:15:50.695-07:002014-10-23T04:15:50.695-07:00Joanna,
Mmmhmm.....exactly!Joanna,<br />Mmmhmm.....exactly!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-3203477229994622802014-10-22T17:52:08.403-07:002014-10-22T17:52:08.403-07:00Yep, makes perfect sense. I found a quote on Pinte...Yep, makes perfect sense. I found a quote on Pinterest once that says "Austen isn't about desperately searching for your hero, but about learning and growing so you will deserve him when he appears." That basically sums up Emma's point, doesn't it? And, really, marriage is about learning and growing together, too. I think you shouldn't stop improving yourself just because you found someone to accept you for you.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-50315941686418396472014-10-22T06:04:26.964-07:002014-10-22T06:04:26.964-07:00Joanna,
(You're most thoroughly excused! ;)) B...Joanna,<br />(You're most thoroughly excused! ;)) But yes, thank you...I so appreciate your comment! And about Mr. Knightley....yes....quite and entirely <i>incredible.</i> He's such a thoroughly amazing figure--yet remains so real and human.<br /><br />I haven't met *my* Mr. Knightley yet, but that's really one of the things I find so encouraging with <i>Emma</i>, too. Obviously, you <i>must</i> be striving persistently and progressing in sanctification, etc., but it's such a good reminder that you don't reach this *height of perfection* before marriage. If you have some (small) struggles you're honestly trying to overcome--it doesn't mean some godly, upright man won't want to come alongside you--desiring and working to bring further beauty--and that you can't come alongside him and join him as a help meet. (...Did that all make sense?)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-72789006314987472022014-10-21T19:28:13.720-07:002014-10-21T19:28:13.720-07:00"she turns and begins bearing fruit before th..."she turns and begins bearing fruit before the gardener returns from London." Excuse while I go squeal like a socially awkward Tumblr fangirl...<br /><br />No, seriously, I love your take on this. I guess Emma never irritated me because she did remind me of myself. I shake my head and smile when I read it, because we're so much alike. But there's stuff I admire about her, too, like how she learns to swallow her pride and be kind to Miss Bates. And I'm always humbled by Mr. Knightley's love for Emma. He manages to love her still after watching her be opinionated and fall on her face time and again. There's part of me that hopes I could some day be worthy of a good man's opinion like that.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-35694367203775718102014-10-21T06:52:40.344-07:002014-10-21T06:52:40.344-07:00I agree! I think Austen draws some pretty strong l...I agree! I think Austen draws some pretty strong lines in <i>Emma</i>--almost to the point where it's hard to be ambivalent about the story (which is remarkable, as it's such a quietly moving story from a plot-point perspective). It <i>is</i> quite confrontational--confronting the reader I think, too (at least that's how I've felt). And I know exactly what you mean....it can be so hard to (actively) let go and surrender to God's having His way with us and everything around us. Yes....Christianity is definitely not for the faint of heart. Far from apathy, I think submitting to Him takes <i>tremendous</i> discipline, faith and perseverance--which (most thankfully) He promises to give. :) Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-23401624164209564292014-10-20T14:06:26.770-07:002014-10-20T14:06:26.770-07:00You know... perhaps the reason I don't like Em...You know... perhaps the reason I don't like Emma herself all that well is that we're a bit too much alike in some ways, and I don't the things I recognize of myself being shown in such an unflattering light? I too like to direct and order things, and people or things being outside my control can really frustrate me. You make such an excellent point that the story shows Emma she can't be in control, and I think I really dislike that outcome on some level because I myself hate having to relinquish control. It's my biggest struggle as a Christian, surrendering everything to God.<br /><br />Which means I'll have to reread this again with that in mind. When I find the time! Perhaps I'll like it better when I do.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.com