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An 1894 engraving depicts chapter 18 of Jane Austen's <em>Pride and Prejudice. </em>

The Enduring Legacy Of Jane Austen's 'Truth Universally Acknowledged'

Jul 25, 2017
Linguist Geoff Nunberg describes the opening sentence to Pride and Prejudice as a "masterpiece of indirection" that is frequently repurposed, but whose irony is never matched.
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The Salt
Pinkies up, Janeites! We mark the bicentennial of Austen's death with a look at her relationship with a beloved cuppa.

It Is A Truth Universally Acknowledged That Jane Austen Pairs Well With Tea

Jul 18, 2017
Pinkies up, Janeites! We mark the bicentennial of Austen's death with a look at her relationship with a beloved cuppa.
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The Two-Way
The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, poses at Winchester Cathedral in England on Tuesday, with the new 10-pound note featuring the image of Jane Austen. Two hundred years to the day since Jane Austen was laid to rest at Winchester's grand ca

England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Austen

Jul 18, 2017
The note, which will enter circulation in September, was revealed on the 200th anniversary of Austen's death.
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The Two-Way
The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, tests the polymer 5-pound note as he buys lunch in London on Tuesday.

Britain Releases A New Fiver That's A Real Survivor

Sep 14, 2016
This week, the U.K. introduced a polymer 5-pound note that's designed to be waterproof, tear-resistant and chewable. The Bank of England still doesn't recommend setting it on fire.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival Actors

Jun 29, 2010
In what world do Macbeth, Mr. Darcy, and Alfred Hitchcock all coexist? Why, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, of course! The annual homage to The Bard himself showcases works by William Shakespeare, Alfred Hitchcock, and Jane Austen this year.
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