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1 week ago

Alfresco dining in 1920s Europe archive, 1925

Some people prefer draught-free indoor meals for health and propriety, while others relish dining outdoors despite concerns about cold and decorum.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Despite the scorn, Jane Austen is still alive 250 years later

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, celebrated globally with numerous editions and tributes.
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1 month 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
1 month ago

Too Much Recap: Crazy, Fancy Freaks

Social dynamics at a wedding echo Jane Austen, revealing the conflict between personal identity and societal expectations.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Did Jane Austen even care about romance? - Harvard Gazette

Jane Austen's works reveal themes of inequality, power, and moral complexity beyond romantic plots.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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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Women
fromTime Out New York
2 months 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.
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2 months 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
2 months 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
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FIlmWatch Weekly: 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,' 'Sister Midnight,' and 'Pee-wee as Himself' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life offers a modern, emotional take using Austen's themes, rather than a mere adaptation.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago
Film

Review | 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life': Modern love with a Regency twist

The film 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' explores contemporary themes through Austen's world, focusing on love and ambition in a modern setting.
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Relationships
fromtime.com
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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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