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December 16, 2025
Jane Austen is 250: Why We Still Love Her Novels
A few weeks ago, I was suddenly accosted by my roommate on the matter of my fondness for Jane Austen; she took umbrage at my use of the word “suitor” in the modern age. In a much perturbed and concerned tone, she asked: “Marlena, why do you like Jane Austen so much anyways? Her books are all about gossip and parties, and you don’t seem like the kind of person for that.”
TL;DR
- The author's roommate took issue with her use of the word "suitor" and questioned her fondness for Jane Austen.
- The roommate characterized Austen's books as being about gossip and parties.
- Austen has acquired a reputation as a writer of mushy romance novels due to movie adaptations and unfamiliarity with her work.
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