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Janeites

by Deidre Lynch · 2000

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This study explores the phenomenon of the "Janeite"—The zealous reader and fan of Jane Austen whose devotion to her novels has been frequently invoked and often derided by the critical establishment. The text asks what Janeites do and explores the myriad appropriations of Austen.

Genre
romanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
Setting
19th century19th centuryMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 244 pages

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