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Jane Austen

"Becoming Jane": This misguided movie imagines Jane Austen's life as a genteel, tasteful Harlequin romance.; By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 3, 2007
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?; By Rebecca Traister Jun 27, 2007
Jane Austen: Hot or not?: British publisher gives "plain" author an extreme makeover.; Lynn Harris Apr 2, 2007
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.; By Gina Fattore Dec 21, 2005
I'm in love with my co-worker: We're both married with kids -- should I even mention how I feel?; By Cary Tennis Nov 23, 2005
Sense and Sensuality?: It is a truth universally acknowledged that Lizzy and Mr. Darcy did not get it on.; Rebecca Traister Nov 20, 2005
Guys & Prejudice: The New York Post treats Jane Austen like Chuck Palahniuk.; Rebecca Traister Nov 11, 2005
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.; By Rebecca Traister Nov 1, 2005
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?; By Tom Bissell May 28, 2002
There's something about Jane Austen: By Emily Jenkins; Jul 31, 2000
There's something about Jane: Why imitators and sequel writers can't leave Austen alone -- and why they should.; By Emily Jenkins Jul 26, 2000
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?; By Amy Reiter Apr 12, 2000
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.; By Amy Reiter Mar 13, 2000
Letters to the Editor: Keep the morning-after pill away from our daughters! Plus: Buffy" fans strike back; McCain is the perfect "anti-Clinton."; Letters to the Editor Dec 13, 1999
Juvenilia: Hilarity and insight -- sometimes unintended -- show up in the early writings of great authors.; By Polly Shulman May 18, 1999
One shrew thing: The Bard gets the teen-flick treatment in '10 Things I Hate About You'.; By Mary Elizabeth Williams Apr 1, 1999
Austen-Mania: Look out Michael Crichton: Jane Austen is becoming filmdom's favorite novelist; By Laura Miller Dec 2, 1995

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