L&T Archive 1998-2003

MT: Eleanor and Elinor

Anyone have any idea why JA spelled the name "Eleanor" in Northanger Abbey and "Elinor" in Sense and Sensibility? Are they different family names/spellings?

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MT: Eleanor and Elinor
Re: Eleanor-Elinor names
Just had this question
Thanks! (nfm)