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The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman by Esther (PG)
Fandom: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
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Length: novel-length
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: Derbyshire Writer's Guild
Why this must be read:
Very few words in fic are devoted to Mr (or Mrs) Hurst, no doubt because they receive the same treatment from their creatrix. Jane Austen uses the Hursts as one of the many examples of How Not to Marry. But sometimes there is, in fact, more to a story than anyone – even its author – ever realises. And in this tale, Mr Hurst is about to set you straight on a number of subjects. Firstly, that he’s never as drunk as he seems.
Esther’s Gilroy Hurst is an observant and amusing narrator, and he has the good sense to develop a tendre for my favourite secondary character, Charlotte Lucas. He revels in foibles and ridiculousness – his and everyone else’s – whilst disclosing to us, his dear readers, what really happened in Pride and Prejudice. By turns silly, bawdy, tender, and wise, The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman shows us just how badly Jane Austen got it wrong. Oh, and we finally discover where The Beatles got some of their most famous lyrics.
The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman
Pairing:
Length: novel-length
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: Derbyshire Writer's Guild
Why this must be read:
Very few words in fic are devoted to Mr (or Mrs) Hurst, no doubt because they receive the same treatment from their creatrix. Jane Austen uses the Hursts as one of the many examples of How Not to Marry. But sometimes there is, in fact, more to a story than anyone – even its author – ever realises. And in this tale, Mr Hurst is about to set you straight on a number of subjects. Firstly, that he’s never as drunk as he seems.
Esther’s Gilroy Hurst is an observant and amusing narrator, and he has the good sense to develop a tendre for my favourite secondary character, Charlotte Lucas. He revels in foibles and ridiculousness – his and everyone else’s – whilst disclosing to us, his dear readers, what really happened in Pride and Prejudice. By turns silly, bawdy, tender, and wise, The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman shows us just how badly Jane Austen got it wrong. Oh, and we finally discover where The Beatles got some of their most famous lyrics.
The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman
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the story can now be found here: http://austen.com/derby/old_2003/esth1.htm