GAILIE RUTH'S BLOG

Opinionated but open-minded posts below!

Elizabeth's feelings in the original text of Pride & Prejudice aren't always clear. Fanfiction helps us explore the possibilities. (Scene from P&P 1995 features Elizabeth seated at the Rosings piano, looking up at Mr Darcy with an arch expression)

Variations on Jane Austen’s Domain: Is JAFF/Fanfiction “Real” Literature?

In looking over past works of literature, we might be able to identify the fanfiction-like practice of story variation --and find its value to both readers and new writers alike.

Gailie Ruth

Dec 27, 20255 min read

GAILIE RUTH'S BLOG

Opinionated but open-minded posts below!

Variations on Jane Austen’s Domain: Is JAFF/Fanfiction “Real” Literature?

Gailie Ruth

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