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Meet Austen: Bold, Passionate & Perseverant
May 23, 2017 2:30 pm | by

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 SensibilityPride and PrejudiceMansfield 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!

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!

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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.

About the Author

Chelsea is a Marketing Associate at Cotton Babies and a new mama to Harper Rae. She loves spending time with family and friends, shopping, drinking white chocolate mochas and most of all, being a new mama to her sweet, baby girl.

Comments

62 Comments

  • Corrie Kolbe said...
    May 29, 2017 at 6:34 am

    Ohhh I like reading Pride and Prejudice, and watching both that and Emma.

  • Suzanne said...
    May 28, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    Emma

  • Paloma said...
    May 28, 2017 at 3:24 am

    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.

  • hannah said...
    May 27, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Emma is my favorite story, and I love the movie with Gwyneth !

  • Gabrielle Tietz said...
    May 27, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    My favorite has to be pride & prejudice!

  • Barbara Parker said...
    May 27, 2017 at 8:13 am

    My favorite is Emma.

  • Daria E said...
    May 27, 2017 at 3:43 am

    I really like Pride and Prejudice.

  • Brittany Mandelkow said...
    May 26, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Defiantly Pride and Prejudice!

  • Gabriell said...
    May 26, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Emma

  • Kristina M said...
    May 26, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Pride & Prejudice!

  • amanda Hartung said...
    May 26, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I love Emma and then pride and prejudice.

  • Sarah Hayes said...
    May 26, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    pride & prejudice is my all time fav

  • CJ Huang said...
    May 25, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    Pride & Prejudice!

  • Cora said...
    May 25, 2017 at 6:17 am

    My favorite is Emma!

  • Lindsay Nuttall said...
    May 24, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Its Persuasion, and the sense and sensibility and pride and predjudice tied for second.

  • Mary Schuh said...
    May 24, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride & Prejudice.

  • Limor said...
    May 24, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    I love Pride and Prejudice the most 🙂

  • Melissa Stutzman said...
    May 24, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    Pride and Prejudice

  • Melissa A. said...
    May 24, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Pride and Prejudice! Of course!

  • Christina said...
    May 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    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 ❤️

  • Jessica Courchene said...
    May 24, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Amazing giveaway! I love this print and who it stands for!

  • Ali said...
    May 24, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Pride & Prejudice

  • Bethany McElyea said...
    May 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

    My favorite is Pride and Prejudice, book and movie!

  • Danielle B. said...
    May 24, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I like Pride and Prejudice

  • Katie Pivec said...
    May 24, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Pride and Prejudice!

  • Korie B said...
    May 24, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Best giveaway ever! Jane Austen is my favorite author ever! Lizzie and Mr Darcy were my ideal romantic couple growing up 🙂

  • lydia h. said...
    May 24, 2017 at 7:58 am

    Mansfield Park

  • Rebecca Bennett said...
    May 24, 2017 at 7:12 am

    I thought print was only for a girl, but i could see this bundle on my little man!

  • Rachelle said...
    May 24, 2017 at 4:40 am

    Pride and Prejudice

  • Tabitha Woodard said...
    May 24, 2017 at 3:13 am

    I love Pride and Predjudice.

  • Jacquieerickson said...
    May 24, 2017 at 1:09 am

    Pride and Prejudice

  • Gretchen Parker said...
    May 23, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    Persuasion!

  • Katherine said...
    May 23, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Sense and Sensibility

  • Sandra Watts said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies count. That was just too much. Really I do like Pride and Prejudice.

  • Amanda Alvarado said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    My favorite is Pride and Prejudice!

  • K said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Emma is my favorite story!

  • Renee Rousseau said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Pride & Prejudice is my favorite Jane Austen novel.

  • Hannah said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice, but Emma is a close second.

  • Sara Johnson said...
    May 23, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Pride and Prejudice for sure

  • Esther Duttweiler said...
    May 23, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Pride and Prejudice 🙂

  • Marie Lowther said...
    May 23, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen book is pride and prestigious

  • Lindsay norvell said...
    May 23, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    Pride and Prejudice

  • Hannah said...
    May 23, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    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.

  • Lauren said...
    May 23, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen book is Pride and Prejudice ❤❤

  • Maranda Eskew said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    We love Emma by Jane Austen!

  • Erin said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    My favorite Austen novel is Pride & Prejudice. After 3 boys, I’m finally having a daughter, named Wilder Austen!

  • wendy browne said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Well, the one with Mr. Darcy of course!

  • Amberly (Aly) Schwartz said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    My favorite story is Pride and Prejudice

  • Daveanna said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Sense & Sensibility is pretty good!

  • Meghan Ginsburg said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    My favorite book is Emma.

  • Mollee said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I think Emma is such a sweet book. ?

  • Ellen Fisher said...
    May 23, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I love Pride and Prejudice!!

  • Kristen said...
    May 23, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    Pride and Prejudice is my favorite!

  • Mallory Serrao said...
    May 23, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Emma!

  • Karen Watkins said...
    May 23, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    My favorite Austen novel is Northanger Abbey. ?

  • Amanda Albrecht said...
    May 23, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    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!

  • Yvonne said...
    May 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Pride and Prejudice is my fave Austen novel, although I do greatly enjoy Sense and Sensibility as well. 🙂

  • Mandi Goforth said...
    May 23, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Pride and Prejudice!

  • Maya LeaJames said...
    May 23, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Sense Sensibility!

  • kasager@vt.edu said...
    May 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    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!

  • Lexy Overstreet Broome said...
    May 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen book is Pride and Prejudice.

  • Sarah said...
    May 23, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen is obviously Pride & Prejudice!