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Jane Austen fan, Shakespeare lover. Literature, history, art, and nature. https://janeaustensmicrocosm.wordpress.com/ @AustenMicrocosm

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · Nov 8

If I can stop one Heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain
If I can ease one Life the Aching,
Or cool one Pain,

Or help one fainting Robin
Unto his Nest again,
I shall not live in vain.

#EmilyDickinson

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 3h

I'm neither a graffiti enthusiast nor a churchgoer, but I must say I like this installation better than those lurid hellmouth paintings sometimes found on medieval walls. And, perhaps more importantly, why should everything be so divisive? Where's love gone? 🤔

Dr. Jude Seal - 'Unfunded Hobbyist' @judeseal.bsky.social · 6h

Canterbury Cathedral was quite literally already full of graffiti - some of it dating back nearly a thousand years. So, from my view, this is actually continuing something that has already been happening and asking questions in an interesting way.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Anger over ‘sacrilegious’ graffiti art installation at Canterbury Cathedral

Responses to the project on display at the historic building have been mixed

www.independent.co.uk

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 19h

Mr Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in solitude on what had passed. He thought too well of himself to comprehend on what motive his cousin could refuse him; and though his pride was hurt, he suffered in no other way.
#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 22h

#EmilyDickinson

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 1d

Not yet, however, in spite of her disappointment in her husband, did Mrs Bennet give up the point.
#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 2d

'My dear,' replied her husband, 'I have two small favours to request. First, that you will allow me the free use of my understanding on the present occasion; and secondly, of my room. I shall be glad to have the library to myself as soon as may be.'
#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 3d

What do you mean, Mr Bennet, by talking in this way? You promised me to insist upon her marrying him.
#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 3d

Don't let's forget Fanny Dashwood 😊

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 4d

That'd be fun 😊

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 4d

The kindly Badger thrust them down on a settle to toast themselves at the fire, and bade them remove their wet coats and boots.
#KennethGrahame TWITW
#ClassicLitMonday
Art by Inga Moore
Happy #NationalBadgerDay! 🦡

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 4d

He looked kindly down on them and patted both their heads. 'This is not the sort of night for small animals to be out,' he said paternally. 'I'm afraid you've been up to some of your pranks again, Ratty. But come along; come into the kitchen.'
#KennethGrahame
#ClassicLitMonday
Art by Chris Dunn

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 4d

An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.
#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 4d

Or you may just ignore them --- saves time & energy ...

Matthew L Reznicek @drreznicek.bsky.social · 5d

Readers reports are due soon

CNBC @cnbc.com · 5d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

KENT
Who's there, besides foul weather?
GENTLEMAN
One minded like the weather, most unquietly.
KL 3.1
#ShakespeareSunday

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

So wither'd and so wild in their attire,
That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth.
M 1.3
#ShakespeareSunday

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

Upon this blasted heath.
M 1.3
#ShakespeareSunday

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

Speak you so gently? Pardon me, I pray you:
I thought that all things had been savage here.
AYLI 2.7
#ShakespeareSunday

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

The tyranny of the open night's too rough
For nature to endure.
KL 3.4
#ShakespeareSunday

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

I will speak as liberal as the north.
O 5.2
#ShakespeareSunday

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper,
Thy head, thy sovereign.
TOTS 5.2
#ShakespeareSunday

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

PETRUCHIO
Katharina, I charge thee, tell these headstrong women
What duty they do owe their lords and husbands.
WIDOW
Come, come, you're mocking: we will have no telling.
TOTS 5.2
#ShakespeareSunday

Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 5d

I know her spirits are as coy and wild
As haggards of the rock.
MAAN 3.1
#ShakespeareSunday

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Monica Descalzi @austenmicrocosm.bsky.social · 6d

'I have sent for you on an affair of importance. I understand that Mr Collins has made you an offer of marriage. Is it true?' Elizabeth replied that it was. 'Very well -- and this offer of marriage you have refused?'

'I have, sir.'

#JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Jane Austen