We’re honoring Jane Austen, one of our favorite literary genius, in this week’s Truly Genius Tuesday! Jane Austen was bold… She wasn’t afraid to break the rules! Though her writing didn’t “take off” and gain popularity until after her death, she kept going, following her dream. Her perseverance and strength to push through the stereotypes of her time have made a difference for years to come.
“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.”
“My heart is and always will be yours.”
“We are all fools in love.”
“Till this moment, I never knew myself.”
Jane Austen inspired so many with her beautiful words. From romance to realism, her writing told the story of the struggles and victories of so many women in her time. Full of love, adventure and ultimately, happy endings, her novels broke the literary barriers of her time.
Her inspiration
Though her novels told of adventurous women, she herself, lived a relatively quiet life. It was through her brothers, who lived busy lives, that she truly experienced the world, where she discovered new ideas for her writing. From the occasional visits to the stories they brought back from their adventures, various instances in the lives of her brothers inspired Austen’s writing.
Her perseverance
Two of Austen’s most well-known novels, Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, were written in her early twenties. Though her family attempted many times to get them published, it wasn’t until 1811, at the age of 35, that Sense and Sensibility was published. Pride and Prejudice was soon to follow in 1813.
In her first few novels, including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma, the author was identified as “a Lady.” It wasn’t until 1817, when her novel, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey, was published that she received credit for her work. Her brother, Henry Austen, wrote a “Biographical Notice” that was published along with this new novel, finally naming Jane Austen as the author of each of her published pieces.
Her legacy
Jane Austen is an inspiration. Not only her literary talent, but also her strength, passion and perseverance to keep going despite the rejection and timely stereotypes working against her. To this day, Jane Austen is known as one of the greatest women writers all because she chose not to quit.
Honoring Austen
Today, we’re honoring Austen with all sorts of sales! The following Austen merchandise are on sale TODAY ONLY!
- Genius Series Baby Tee – $2 off
- Genius Series Adult Hoodie – $10 off
- Genius Series Tote – $4 off
- Genius Series Journal & Bookmark – $2 off
- Genius Series Art Print – $2 off
Add Austen to your stash!
Enter for a chance to win this beautiful print to your stash. This week’s Truly Genius Tuesday giveaway includes an Austen bumGenius Freetime, bumGenius Outing Wet Bag and a Genius Series Baby Tee. For a chance to win, tell us what’s your favorite Jane Austen novel!
Eligible entries must be posted no later than midnight Central Time, Tuesday, May 30, 2017. U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be drawn after the close of the contest and notified via email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of end of giveaway.
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Ohhh I like reading Pride and Prejudice, and watching both that and Emma.
Emma
My favorite Jane Austen novel and movie is pride and prejudice, I prefer the newer version with keira knightley. My second favorite novel is Northanger Abbey. I grew up reading Jane Austen, my grandmother bought me her complete works when I was little.
Emma is my favorite story, and I love the movie with Gwyneth !
My favorite has to be pride & prejudice!
My favorite is Emma.
I really like Pride and Prejudice.
Defiantly Pride and Prejudice!
Emma
Pride & Prejudice!
I love Emma and then pride and prejudice.
pride & prejudice is my all time fav
Pride & Prejudice!
My favorite is Emma!
Its Persuasion, and the sense and sensibility and pride and predjudice tied for second.
My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride & Prejudice.
I love Pride and Prejudice the most 🙂
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice! Of course!
This is so exciting!! My husband and I both love Jane Austen! Our daughter’s name is Austen inspired – Elizabeth Jane. My husband has read one or two more of her books than I have, but I have seen practically every movie related to her and her books ? So glad Bumgenius acknowledged her talents with this beautiful diaper ❤️
Amazing giveaway! I love this print and who it stands for!
Pride & Prejudice
My favorite is Pride and Prejudice, book and movie!
I like Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice!
Best giveaway ever! Jane Austen is my favorite author ever! Lizzie and Mr Darcy were my ideal romantic couple growing up 🙂
Mansfield Park
I thought print was only for a girl, but i could see this bundle on my little man!
Pride and Prejudice
I love Pride and Predjudice.
Pride and Prejudice
Persuasion!
Sense and Sensibility
Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies count. That was just too much. Really I do like Pride and Prejudice.
My favorite is Pride and Prejudice!
Emma is my favorite story!
Pride & Prejudice is my favorite Jane Austen novel.
My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice, but Emma is a close second.
Pride and Prejudice for sure
Pride and Prejudice 🙂
My favorite Jane Austen book is pride and prestigious
Pride and Prejudice
I think all of Jane Austen’s stories are rich and wonderful, but if I had to narrow it down to one favorite, I think it would be Persuasion.
My favorite Jane Austen book is Pride and Prejudice ❤❤
We love Emma by Jane Austen!
My favorite Austen novel is Pride & Prejudice. After 3 boys, I’m finally having a daughter, named Wilder Austen!
Well, the one with Mr. Darcy of course!
My favorite story is Pride and Prejudice
Sense & Sensibility is pretty good!
My favorite book is Emma.
I think Emma is such a sweet book. ?
I love Pride and Prejudice!!
Pride and Prejudice is my favorite!
Emma!
My favorite Austen novel is Northanger Abbey. ?
I love these patterns! I’m such a fan of Mansfield Park, Emma, and of course Pride and Prejudice. I wouldn’t hesitate to put this diaper on my son when he arrives!
Pride and Prejudice is my fave Austen novel, although I do greatly enjoy Sense and Sensibility as well. 🙂
Pride and Prejudice!
Sense Sensibility!
I am a big Jane Austen fan, but we own nothing from the collection! I love Pride & Prejudice (the film) with Colin Firth! I could watch it over and over again!
My favorite Jane Austen book is Pride and Prejudice.
My favorite Jane Austen is obviously Pride & Prejudice!