Tag Archives: Jane Austen
Mr. Darcy

Happy Birthday, Pride and Prejudice!

Jessica Prol: While leading man Mr. Darcy certainly is “the thinking woman’s heart-throb,” he’s more than a romance icon.

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The Trouble with Downton Abbey

Brian Brown: Why Masterpiece Classic thinks I should have liked it…and why I didn’t.

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A Tale of Two Teachers

There is only one honest response to a world of moral and aesthetic anarchy, which is to live one’s life as a testimony to order and virtue.

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Saving the World, Professionalized

As Mr. Knightley demonstrates, effective public service doesn’t necessarily come from joining the political class.

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Mr. Darcy Does It Again: Colin Firth and The King’s Speech

Bertie—King George—is not the stuff of myths. His character has flaws. His armor has chinks. He is human, and he is not invincible. But he is strong.

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