History is best told as a tale and the social situation during the Regency period in Britain wouldn’t have been the same without Jane Austen. She paints a beautiful picture about the notions of romance, courtship and describes the social hierarchy without making an apparent effort. That, by default, makes her my favourite author.
What draws me further to her is the kind of language she uses- simple, not Shakespearean. Yet, it sounds “proper”, just like British English should! Well, long story short- I love Jane Austen and it’s about time I drew from her novels (and the movies based on them) because if we’re talking about love, we simply cannot forget my dear Miss Austen.
Thus, I begin this journey. I hope I do her some justice.
Austen's first tip of romance: Write letters
There is no such thing as an emotionally-neutral word. Each and every word is so full of passion and meaning that the gift of words could be the sweetest gift that one could receive. Writing, in itself is an act of love. It is almost sensuous, the way the ink is traced on paper, weaving out words. When you write, especially when you pen down your feelings, the feeling is one of liberation and insight. To think of it, writing is a secret indulgence- a confession to oneself (in the form of a diary) or to another (a letter).
Letters are now the most underrated form of communication. Alas, it’s not 1811 anymore and people obviously prefer texting, IMing and chatting over typing out an email (or better still, writing a letter). Lingo is becoming shorter and so are the number of words used to express feelings!
We all love letters- we just find excuses to explain the lack of them in our life. Find me one girl who doesn’t have a smile on her face while reading a letter from a secret admirer (or a known one!).
A letter could be just a random gesture of love in a long distance relationship- to spice things up! In fights, letters can often be a saviour. They are the best way to say or explain something and save a lot of energy that is usually spent shouting- like Mr. Darcy does in Pride and prejudice. While breaking up through a letter is something I wouldn’t encourage- letters can also be the road to closure.
Writing a letter to someone is like enclosing everything you have ever felt in a piece of paper. And giving that gift to someone is the sign of a complete emotional connection. Just write a letter to that someone special, you'll know how good it feels to make that special effort. Some traditions are worth keeping.
Oh..how I would love to receive a handwritten love letter!
“Let us not underestimate the power of a well written letter”- The Jane Austen Book Club.
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