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When we think of Jane Austen’s novels, we often think of life in the parlor. Well-dressed Bingley sisters making pointed comments in the grand rooms of Netherfield Hall. Mr. Knightley visiting Emma and Mr. Woodhouse at Hartfield. Lady Catherine deBourgh holding court at Rosings. And Mr. Darcy watching Elizabeth play the piano at Pemberley. Ladies read books and walk around the room. Gentlemen write letters. Relationships develop and dissolve.
But what might happen if they take a journey to the seaside?
Austen's characters tease us with the promises and perils of sea bathing!
“The sea is very rarely of use to any body. I am sure it almost killed me once.”
BENEFITS OF THE SEASIDE
“The sea is no beautifier, certainly; sailors do grow old betimes; I have observed it; they soon lose the look of youth.”
DANGERS OF THE SEA
“There has been a solemn engagement between them ever since October—formed at Weymouth, and kept a secret from every body.”
SCANDALS OF THE SEASIDE
“A little sea-bathing would set me up for ever.”
APPEAL OF THE SEASIDE
History shows us what's possible.
By Carol Ann Lloyd4.5
155155 ratings
When we think of Jane Austen’s novels, we often think of life in the parlor. Well-dressed Bingley sisters making pointed comments in the grand rooms of Netherfield Hall. Mr. Knightley visiting Emma and Mr. Woodhouse at Hartfield. Lady Catherine deBourgh holding court at Rosings. And Mr. Darcy watching Elizabeth play the piano at Pemberley. Ladies read books and walk around the room. Gentlemen write letters. Relationships develop and dissolve.
But what might happen if they take a journey to the seaside?
Austen's characters tease us with the promises and perils of sea bathing!
“The sea is very rarely of use to any body. I am sure it almost killed me once.”
BENEFITS OF THE SEASIDE
“The sea is no beautifier, certainly; sailors do grow old betimes; I have observed it; they soon lose the look of youth.”
DANGERS OF THE SEA
“There has been a solemn engagement between them ever since October—formed at Weymouth, and kept a secret from every body.”
SCANDALS OF THE SEASIDE
“A little sea-bathing would set me up for ever.”
APPEAL OF THE SEASIDE
History shows us what's possible.

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