#Classics

From quips to satirical characters and lambasting the upper classes, Jane Austen's humor is woefully under-appreciated.

How retellings extend the life of the classics by inviting new readers in and exploring old and new ideas side-by-side.

Through recognizable characters and narratives, retellings by queer authors and authors of color show that these stories can belong to anyone, anywhere.

Is A Christmas Carol anti-capitalism or just reformist? Is it a morality tale? What was the author's intent, and how has it been read since?

Take the Jane Austen Villain Quiz to find out if you are more like Mr. Wickham, Mr. Elton, or the haughty Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

Because Beth March has been misunderstood long enough.

A peek at just a few of the many perfect screen adaptations of THE THREE MUSKETEERS.

The curious and circuitous journey of Dorothy Parker's ashes.

From atmospheric, creeping horror to biting social commentary, here are several authors like Shirley Jackson who capture similar magic.

The "horrid novels" were especially fortunate to have Jane Austen cast a spotlight upon them. So what are they? And why these titles?