The dangers of ladies reading novels....

[quirky_thoughts]

I found this newspaper clipping post today from The Mary Sue which made me smile, especially as I'd just read this post by wings128 on how we appreciate our love of reading. I know it's something we all take for granted but seems  like it wasn't always so

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[wings128]

Oh.My.God! I'm smiling but I'm also really really angry.

How far we've come, and how many courageous women we have to thank for the simple freedoms we enjoy today.

It's something I try to explain to my daughter.

"the last sensation work of the season"
LOL, this makes me think of a fic written about "Enemy at the Gate" - the last ep of SGA's final season ;)

[quirky_thoughts]

I know, it's disturbing how the authorities jumped to that particular conclusion as well. Of all the possibilities they could have come to, they decided on that one.

Actually the more I think of it the more upsetting it is and you'll have noticed the husband bears no responsibility at all!

It really makes me wonder about a few things. I don't think many people could read at that time...especially not the working class. So who was she? I'm curious now. I'd like to find out more.

[wings128]

Please post an update if you do find out.

[quirky_thoughts]

Okay, will do. :)

[a_phoenixdragon]

What the...I have a terrible urge to laugh and pound my head against something rapidly at the same time...

Oi.

[quirky_thoughts]

I know...it's just seems so bizarre. Poor woman.

Sorry, I missed your comment before. *hugs*

[a_phoenixdragon]

Tis all good, sweetie...I'm just glad you saw it!

*SQUISHES*

[dancingdragon3]

That's awesome/horrifying. I love that you found that. So, is Jane Austen the evil one or Charles Dickens? LOL! I tell you what, if I had eight kids, I'd probably want to escape, too!

Hope you're doing well!

[quirky_thoughts]

Haha...yep, it'd be good to find out which novel wins the prize! XD

The poor woman deserved a bit of escapism I think.

I'm okay thanks. :)