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Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Where to start with: Jane Austen

Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by exploring her brilliant works, including lesser-known pieces like Lady Susan and Sanditon.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | Mary Is the Bennet Sister We Need

Elizabeth Bennet's charm and modern fascination with Mary Bennet highlight the complexities of women in Jane Austen's narratives.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Where to start with: Jane Austen

Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by exploring her brilliant works, including lesser-known pieces like Lady Susan and Sanditon.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | Mary Is the Bennet Sister We Need

Elizabeth Bennet's charm and modern fascination with Mary Bennet highlight the complexities of women in Jane Austen's narratives.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Musical of iconic 90s high school movie has the looks - but maybe not the brains

The adaptation of Clueless captures the essence of Austen's Emma through a comedic lens while addressing themes of control and personal growth.
LA Clippers
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Musical of iconic 90s high school movie has the looks - but maybe not the brains

The adaptation of Clueless captures the essence of Austen's Emma through a comedic lens while addressing themes of control and personal growth.
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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I hate to be the scowling lesbian at the feast but here's what worries me about the new Austen adaptations | Emma Brockes

Austen highlights the importance of marriage as a woman's ultimate narrative conclusion.
London music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Too Much Recap: Crazy, Fancy Freaks

Social dynamics at a wedding echo Jane Austen, revealing the conflict between personal identity and societal expectations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Beyond the bonnets: Jane Austen's working women finally get their place in the spotlight

The exhibition highlights the stories and roles of working women in Jane Austen's life and novels.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Smoke and confusion': exhibition points out Jane Austen's true thoughts on Bath

Jane Austen had an unhappy experience during her five years in Bath, despite the city's strong association with her.
Film
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

British actress to star in new Sense & Sensibility film and fans are going wild

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility starring Daisy Edgar-Jones has been confirmed.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The History of Advice Columns Is a History of Eavesdropping and Judging

Alexander Pope's satire warns against seeking virtue at the royal court, suggesting that one must be wary of the moral character of advisers.
London politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Our Romance with Jane Austen

Schwartz highlights that irony and sincerity are essential in Austen's works, blending total realism with total fantasy, creating an endlessly alluring narrative.
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fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

First look: This sprawling exhibit at The Morgan celebrates the legacy of Jane Austen

The Morgan Library & Museum is exhibiting a collection celebrating Jane Austen's legacy and 250th birthday, open until September 2025.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

London Gallery Weekend, Brazil's National Museum, Jane Austen at the Morgan -podcast

"As the global art market faces challenges, London Gallery Weekend seeks innovative ways to invigorate engagement and excitement, especially with new galleries opening to coincide with the events."
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Small Town in Virginia Is a U.S. Dupe for the English Countryside-Here's How to Visit

Middleburg, Virginia offers an Austen-esque countryside experience, just an hour from Washington, D.C.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' doesn't live up to its namesake

Jane Austen's reputation has soared, transforming her from a classic novelist to a prominent cultural brand with numerous adaptations.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

In Praise of Jane Austen's Least Beloved Novel

"No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be a heroine." This quote establishes the unconventional nature of Austen's protagonist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As a Muslim girl in Bradford, I saw my story in Jane Austen's novels. Now I've directed a TV series about her | Ali Naushahi

The author finds profound parallels between her life as a working-class British-Pakistani woman and the experiences depicted in Jane Austen's novels.
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Relationships
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Miss Austen Turns the Jane Austen Marriage Plot on Its Head

Jane Austen's novels reveal societal values on marriage, despite her own single status, prompting deeper reflections on women’s issues in her life and times.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As Jane Austen's Sister, Keeley Hawes Keeps a Controlled Burn

Keeley Hawes expressed her excitement about joining the Jane Austen world with her role in Miss Austen, a series about Jane's sister Cassandra.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Four Seasons,' Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week

The Four Seasons, a comedy series starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell, tests a decades-long friendship among couples when one couple divorces, complicating their getaways.
Television
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Pride & Prejudice' Hand Flex: One Gesture and the Web Is Still Swooning

The 'hand flex' gesture from the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice has become an iconic representation of yearning between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Much darker than Pride and Prejudice!': authors pick their favourite Jane Austen novel

"While most guys in the class believed themselves to be Captain Wentworth, I thought I was Anne Elliot, but quietly and secretly and not all the time."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A spoof universally acknowledged: comic Rosalie Minnitt on her bonnet-crazed Jane Austen parody

Rosalie Minnitt's 'Clementine' brilliantly combines Jane Austen's absurdities with contemporary humor, becoming a unique and popular character-comedy show.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney review the women behind the woman

Rebecca Romney highlights lesser-known women's authors who influenced Jane Austen, emphasizing the overlooked contributions of Fanny Burney.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago

Michael Palin and Stewart Lee headline festival in historic Hampstead house

The Idler Festival at Fenton House promises a weekend of merriment with music, comedy, and talks featuring renowned speakers like Rowan Williams and Michael Palin.
London music
Books
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read

Rebecca Romney's quest sheds light on the overlooked women writers who influenced Jane Austen, highlighting the need to recognize their contributions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Book Review: Jane Austen's Bookshelf,' by Rebecca Romney

Romney acts as she realizes she missed the influence of female contemporaries on Austen, exploring how many great women writers fell from the literary canon.
Writing
fromVulture
9 months ago

Netflix Might Find a New Mr. Darcy

Netflix is considering a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, but the project is not yet confirmed.
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