Of all Jane Austen’s novels, “Emma” may gives us the most interesting character study.
Tag Archives: Pride and Prejudice
Dark Doubles in Jane Austen
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Mr. Collins and the Right’s War on Women
Rightwing attacks on reproductive rights have their antecedents in the moralistic judgments of Mr. Collins and Mary Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”
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Test Your Knowledge of Jane Austen
A quiz to test your knowledge of Jane Austen novels.
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Austen on Bad Reasons for Getting Married
In “Pride and Prejudice” Jane Austen systematically explores bad reasons for getting married.
Ask Jane: Advice for Lovers
“Pride and Prejudice” functions as a perceptive guide in how to develop a soul relationship.
Elizabeth & Darcy, The Perfect Couple
An explanation as to why we thrill to the Elizabeth-Darcy relationship.
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Jane Austen, Must Reading for Scientists
Jane Austen can serve as a warning to scientists about confirmation bias.
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Lit’s 10 Most Painful Marriage Proposals
Literature 10 most painful marriage proposals.
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Jane Austen to Grace £10 Note
The good and the bad of Austen appearing on British £10 note
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