Literary Twitter is Omnibus Archivesall in a tizzy, and we couldn't be more delighted, because the burns are piping hot, and the subject of the controversy is novelist extraordinaire Jane Austen.
SEE ALSO: Here are the winners of the 2017 National Book AwardsOn Friday, the Washington Postran an essay about the fact that Jane Austen never married, despite the fact that marriage and courtship were her main subjects in books like Pride and Prejudiceand Emma. But the ~scandal~ really got going after the Post tweeted out the piece on Sunday.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Based on a cache of journals and letters, the author represents Austen as a woebegone "spinster" who somehow managed to write classics about love despite lacking experience in marriage herself. But as Twitter users pointed out, a writer does not need first-hand knowledge of a subject to write about it masterfully.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Fantasy and science fiction writers really took the objection to the next level, by applying the article's observation -- that Austen did not write about what she experienced -- to their own slightly more out-of-this-world work.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Others pointed out that, given Austen's life and work, she might not have felt *quite* the despair at being unmarried that the Post'sauthor suggests.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
And then there were the straight-up literary burns.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Woe to the person who dares f*ck with Jane Austen fans on Twitter.
Philips now allows customers to 3D print replacement parts
5 words you should never use in a job interview
iOS 10.3 is here: Everything you need to know
Chrissy Teigen politely lets Fox News know that she 'detests' them
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leaks highlight major new design change
Here's why all the sudden the banks love Snapchat — but still hate Twitter
Samsung to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s in sustainability effort
NATO stocks up on data
U.N. aims to make carbon emissions cost money at COP 25 climate talks
Tinder is finally available on the web — but only in these countries
NYT mini crossword answers for May 9, 2025
New York to London in three hours? This jet could get you there
Chris Hemsworth would like you to get out of his shot, thanks
Trump's self
Get Rid of Windows 10 Ads, Office Offers and Other Annoyances
Snapchat desperately wants businesses to pay for geofilters
The secret weapon that will make your next computer super fast
TFW your shadow looks exactly like Rihanna
SpaceX's Starlink satellite launch in pictures
Tinder is finally available on the web — but only in these countries
National Park Service releases the climate report it tried to censorFoxconn’s EV platform unit targets India, Thailand to produce small EVs · TechNodeAlibaba DAMO Academy releases videoChinese automaker Geely to release auto industry’s first large language model · TechNodeRedoon.ai launches new generative AI product, receives funds from Xiaomi cofounder · TechNodeChinese automaker Geely to release auto industry’s first large language model · TechNodeChangan Ford officially takes over Ford Mustang MachBest travel deal: Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away sale has flights for as low as $39 one wayAlibaba’s ModelScope attracts over 2 million developers amid AI frenzy · TechNodeFoxconn’s EV platform unit targets India, Thailand to produce small EVs · TechNodeHuawei collaborates with China's JAC to build $140K luxury van: analyst · TechNodeThe best wildlife livestreams you need to watch all summerJack Ma and other Alibaba execs invest in marine technology firm · TechNodeDon’t share your location on dating apps: Experts found users’ coordinates with scary accuracyShein achieves record profitability in H1 · TechNodeYum China sticks to 1,300 new stores target after 25% increase in quarterly revenue · TechNodeJBL Quantum launches Guide Play, which allows people with low vision to play firstChinese automaker Geely to release auto industry’s first large language model · TechNodeAre humans to blame for the extinction of this ancient gibbon species?NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 9 Cuddling your cute, fuzzy kitten could spell certain doom Julia Louis Japanese cosplayer poses with a live octopus for a photoshoot The smokin' hot 'Game of Thrones' cast set the Emmys ablaze Sound the alarm: Kanye West is finally on Instagram Extremely chill celebrity Kristen Bell ate pizza at the Emmys Sarah Paulson wins Emmy for 'People v OJ Simpson' 10 amenities missing from the real life listing for Harry Potter's home Learn how your business can empower women in tech our next #BizChats 2016 Emmy Winners: Full List MealPass adds AI, becomes MealPal Global Fishing Watch lets you track 35,000 fishing boats in real time This tiny 'Modern Family' star is the cutest kid on the Emmys red carpet Lenovo launches affordable Moto E3 Power smartphone in India for $120 Chelsea Handler on using her show to make a global impact 'Game of Thrones' wins Emmy for Drama Series because of course it did Emmys 2016: Jeb Bush delivers a Trump dig This dongle lets you easily transfer your GoPro footage to your phone Woman shares face Jill Soloway compares Trump to Hitler, calls him 'a complete dangerous monster'
2.4445s , 8224.9140625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Omnibus Archives】,Unobstructed Information Network