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Two comments on history and a tragedy play. Written by Mandy N (8/22/2004 12:46 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Not worth reading?, penned by LaurieC

I think JA was being flippant with that remark!

1.She enjoyed turning serious plays into comedies. I think that's what she's doing with her History of England. Turning a subject that's treated so seriously into something amusing and readable for her family.

2. 'Jane Shore, who has had a play written about her, but it is a tragedy and therefore not worth reading';

JA wanted to see the great Regency tragedienne Mrs Siddons perform on stage.
Interestingly, one of Mrs Siddons great roles was as Jane Shore, and people swooned in the audience! I guess it's the same play Austen refers to.

For myself, I feel sure JA would've read this play if there was an available copy.

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Jane Shore Carolyn (8/21/2004 4:24 p.m.)

Goldsmith on Jane Shore JulieW (8/22/2004 1:57 p.m.)
Not worth reading? LaurieC (8/21/2004 7:55 p.m.)
- Two comments on history and a tragedy play. Mandy N (8/22/2004 12:46 a.m.)
  - I think you are correct ,Mandy JulieW (8/22/2004 7:25 a.m.)
    - Whoa... Cass (8/22/2004 9:16 p.m.)
      - LOL! Me or Julie?   Mandy N (8/23/2004 4:27 a.m.)
        
        LOL indeed! Clarification.   Cass (8/23/2004 8:12 p.m.)
        
        *Snort* ;)   Mandy N (8/24/2004 2:07 a.m.)
        
        Well, thank goodness for that :-)   JulieW (8/24/2004 6:15 a.m.)
        
        But we all enjoy yours! :) (nfm)   Mandy N (8/24/2004 8:06 a.m.)

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