Jane Austen

"Becoming Jane" "Becoming Jane"
This misguided movie imagines Jane Austen's life as a genteel, tasteful Harlequin romance.
I dream of Darcy I dream of Darcy
A new wave of Austen-mania revolves around ballgowns, romance and Colin Firth's sexy breeches. But what would Jane herself say about this fantasy of the perfect man?
Jane Austen: Hot or not? Jane Austen: Hot or not?
British publisher gives "plain" author an extreme makeover.
Pride and pathetic Pride and pathetic
It's heartwarming! It's romantic! Poor Jane Austen must be rolling in her grave over the new film of her great novel.
I'm in love with my co-worker I'm in love with my co-worker
We're both married with kids -- should I even mention how I feel?
Sense and Sensuality? Sense and Sensuality?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Lizzy and Mr. Darcy did not get it on.
Guys & Prejudice Guys & Prejudice
The New York Post treats Jane Austen like Chuck Palahniuk.
Life Women's studies
Chick lit is often dissed for being trashy and dumb. Back off! These novels of fashion and family are recording women's history.
I'd prefer not to I'd prefer not to
My list includes Toni Morrison, Henry James, Faulkner and Beckett. Why are there some great writers we just cannot read?
There's something about Jane Austen
By Emily Jenkins
There's something about Jane There's something about Jane
Why imitators and sequel writers can't leave Austen alone -- and why they should.
The stars can't help it
Gina Gershon wants to pull your chain. Plus: Billy Bob Thornton's strange compulsions; Chicago alderman's way is not Hugh Hefner's; and Monica Lewinsky and Jenny Craig, still an item?
Re-heat after me
Hollywood's favorite girl-gripe is back! Also: Dino De Laurentiis gets cranky about Clarice; Chrissie Hynde's gonna use her knife; and Paul MCartney shakes his bootie on the bar at Hogs and Heifers.
Letters to the Editor
Keep the morning-after pill away from our daughters! Plus: Buffy" fans strike back; McCain is the perfect "anti-Clinton."
Juvenilia
Hilarity and insight -- sometimes unintended -- show up in the early writings of great authors.
One shrew thing
The Bard gets the teen-flick treatment in '10 Things I Hate About You'.
Austen-Mania
Look out Michael Crichton: Jane Austen is becoming filmdom's favorite novelist

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