I remember studying, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austin in college. Admittedly, it wasn't as straightforward and captivating as Bram Stoker's (the red headed giant) "Dracula" which was very cool because we discussed Vladd the Impaler and the curious exchange student type of program the Christians had with Islamics where the young Vladd learned their battle techniques, and traded information with them about the Christian/English stuff.
Yup. How interesting . . . Diction was used in, "Dracula" excessively. Words with double meanings to emphasize feelings and leanings as the artful whirlwind turns. Yep, yep.
"Pride and Prejudice" was interesting and the teacher made swishing sword movements whenever a long dialogue opened up between the man and the woman, etc. They were battling with words. Mr. Quintanna (the English teacher) was a facinating man who wrote his own poetry. I attended one of his poetry readings (not required for the class) and was entertained.
I think a good romance story would be very healthy for America at this time. Will Jane's own life be passionate enough, classic enough, and fundamental enough to captivate a nation?
Only time will tell. Love is real.
