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AliProf's avatar

Reading this interesting background information makes me want to read one of Pym’s novels. She sounds like she had a very clear sense of her desired projection of voice—personally & artistically.

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Thanks, Alisa. I'd start with Quartet. If you read her, let me know what you think!

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AliProf's avatar

I will! Thanks so much for the suggestion. I look forward to seeing how her social vision connects to Austen’s perspectives.

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Portia's avatar

Well done, Barbara and Hilary, clever and elegant "sweet revenge." I must get all her books!

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Indeed. And I'd like to get that recipe.

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Portia's avatar

Apparently, you can find it in "À la Pym": https://www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/good-food-again, a cookery book compiled by Honor Wyatt and Hilary Pym, Barbara's sister.

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Thank you for tracking that down!

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