Literary Loves - Caroline Malcolm-Boulton

Happy World Book Day to my all-time favourite novel, North and South. 💛Thank you, Elizabeth Gaskell for writing a true classic, one born of depth and soul. 🥰

Beautiful Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Happy St. David's Day to all my Welsh friends!

If you could pick just one #JaneAusten adaptation of just one of her books to watch for the rest of your life (can be one not in these pictures), which would you choose?
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The gym is buzzing, feet in flight,
Kids are dancing through the night.
Skirts are twirling, shoes are slick,
Laughter echoing, the beat’s so quick.

A twist, a spin, hands held tight,
Simple joys in black and white.
Young and happy, free to be,
In this moment, pure and carefree.

A wee blog post of mine from a year ago comparing and contrasting Pride and Prejudice and North and South.
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elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/pride-and-pr...

#JaneAusten #ElizabethGaskell #PrideAndPrejudice #NorthAndSouth

On Thursday, I'll be in London at the #CharlesDickens Museum interviewing Andrew Davies live about his marvellous adaptations of the genius 19th century author.
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In-person tickets have now sold out, but you can buy an online ticket to listen back at your leisure.

A reminder that if you weren't able to attend the online Valentine's talk with myself, Rosie and Michelle about #NorthAndSouth, #PrideAndPrejudice, and #WutheringHeights, then you can still listen back to the recording by contacting Elizabeth Gaskell's House directly. 🥰

What's your favourite work by #OscarWilde?
Oscar Wilde, known for his wit and flamboyant personality, was also a master of paradox. His works, like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, explore themes of vanity, morality, and society's hypocrisy.

From "Many Happy Returns."
A new #JaneAusten biography, coming soon.
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Charlotte’s mind swam, trying to grasp the absurdity of it all. Everything was topsy-turvy and worse —nobody seemed to care!
Georgiana caught her friend staring at her agape, or was it aghast? She pulled a face.
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Shiting Sands
archiveofourown.org/works/559992...
#Sanditon

I find it funny that in #NorthAndSouth, the scenic location for Helstone had no flowers, so they had to add in hundreds of pretend ones to give it that picturesque paradise feel, yet for the drab, barren Milton scenes, they had to take down all the natural flowers. 🌼💮🌻🌹🤣

Happy Valentine's Day! 💘
Here's to you! 🥂 And no matter who you give your affections to and receive your affirmation from, whether it be a partner, a friend, a parent, a child, or a pet, just know that you deserve to be liked and loved for being the special soul that you are. 🥰😘

Here’s another of my North and South Valentine’s stories: A modern tale where a contemporary John and Margaret cross paths in a bookshop, their connection sparked by a shared passion for a beloved book.
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#NorthAndSouth #ValentinesDay #fanfiction

Here's to our beloved literary couples who patiently and passionately held on through the odds to be united with their soulmates. They've stolen the hearts of generations of readers and viewers, and it's a love affair that will never end.
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(Not my art)

I have a new design up, celebrating our swoon-worthy #JaneAusten heroes.
Available in various items, including mugs, art, stickers, postcards, and more.
All proceeds go to charity.
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1784...

#MrDarcy #CaptainWentworth #ColonelBrandon

Right, it's almost time. Tell us, what are your thoughts? 📖🎬
Do you plan to see it? 👍👎
#WutheringHeights #EmilyBrontë

I have a new design up.
Available in a range of items, including device cases, mouse and desk mats, bags, magnets, and more.
All proceeds go to charity:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1784...

#MentalHealthAwareness

On February 10, 1840, Queen Victoria married her cousin, Prince Albert. Their 21-year marriage was marked by love, but also tension due to their differing temperaments. His death in 1861 left her deeply mournful, yet their legacy endured.

Damn that work!

Join @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social tonight as we discuss the enduring appeal of #NorthandSouth, #PrideandPrejudice, and #WutheringHeights, asking why these stories remain so popular and powerful today.
You can listen live or catch up with the recording.
elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/onlin...

Interesting fact for anyone like me who is a history geek:
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Today, in 1587, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, was executed. 😮

A new Jane Austen biography, coming soon.
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#JaneAusten

Since it's #CharlesDickens' birthday, here are some facts:
-Dickens began work in a factory at age 12.
-He wrote his first novel when he was 24.
-A portrait of his wife was mistaken for Dickens in drag.
-His pet raven made an appearance in his novels.
-He wrote A Christmas Carol in just 6 weeks.