What does /lit/ make of Jane Austen? I know shes been made into

>>9327022
>how can the unwashed masses and hoards of housewives read Austen?
Because Pride and Prejudice is a commonly assigned High School reading book.

Jane Austen is alright. I appreciate her writing, but I don't think very highly of her--and there are many female writers from the 19th century that are far better.

>>9327042
who would you say surpasses her and how

>>9327042
Here is the red pill. Most women do not even read it, they watch the movie.

>>9327022
To be completely honest, I think there's a subculture of women who enjoy referencing her work as an example of how well-read they are, whether it's taking a picture of themselves with a book or sharing how much they enjoy "things only readers understand" on Pinterest. It may sound completely asinine to say this but I think that it actually is above most women, some just want to appear to enjoy reading her.

All the more respect to fans who will actually sit to have a conversation about Austen and her writing.

Personally I think her work is elegant and I see the appeal, it's just boring to me.

I think she's great and deserves her reputation. She's incredibly funny and witty, and points out a lot of the bullshit in her society without ever really coming across as a bitter spinster type.

Reminder that Emma is her most patrician work.

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>>9327022
>Jane Austen could have been your /lit/, sarcastic bitchy gf
>she died alone and so will you
not fair desu

>>9327280

Wrong. It's secretly Persuasion.

>>9327280
Truth.

>>9327355
"Persuasion" in a close second, but the indirect free discourse of "Emma" sets it apart.

Pride and Prejudice = Mansfield Park > Northanger Abbey > Sense and Sensibility >>>>>> Emma

Haven't read Persuasion yet.