The wicked wit of Jane Austen

English novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society. Whether she’s describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, her writing often feels as though it was written just for you. Her dry wit and cheeky playfulness informs her heroines, whose conversational tone welcomes readers with a conspiratorial wink.

Iseult Gillespie explores the sly societal satire and unique tongue-in-cheek humor of Jane Austen.

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