Archive - Modern Austen

Reintroducing Modern Austen

A little history of this project for Modern Heroines old & new.

May 17 •

April 2025

Dear Modern Austen: Is marriage proof of love?

Stuck On A Love Plateau asks Modern Austen where their relationship is "going."

Apr 16 •

November 2024

What Jane Austen Would Say About the 2024 U.S. Election

How might Jane make sense of Trump 2.0?

Nov 22, 2024 •

July 2024

Jane Fairfax's Airbnb Review of Miss Bates's Cottage

How could I possibly give a star rating to taking in my native air?

Jul 27, 2024 •

June 2024

Welcome Strawberry Season!

Remember that, according to Mrs. Elton, the "hautboy is infinitely superior."

Jun 5, 2024 •

May 2024

Is the European Visa the New £10,000 a Year?

In March, I received a letter from Wedded to My European Fantasy, asking if they could marry a man they don’t love just so they could get a Euro…

May 14, 2024 •

April 2024

Your Distant Cousin, the Presumptive Heir of Longbourn, is Arriving Today

And Mr. Bennet hopes that you have ordered a good dinner.

Apr 1, 2024 •

March 2024

Dear Modern Austen: Can I marry someone for a European visa?

Wedded To My European Fantasy asks Modern Austen whether marriage always needs to be for love.

Mar 22, 2024 •

February 2024

Modern Austen's Guide to What's In & What's Out for Valentine's Day 2024

Modern Heroines, we shouldn't have to take this anymore!

Feb 14, 2024 •

January 2024

Dear Modern Austen: How can I be part of a community that doesn't share my values?

Or, when Modern Austen can only provide a long, rambling answer to a complicated question.

Jan 5, 2024 •

December 2023

Mastering Holiday Gifting Like a Modern Heroine

If you’re like me, a modern heroine who doesn’t quite have her life together, you still haven’t started your holiday shopping.

Dec 15, 2023 •

October 2023

Dear Modern Austen: Has our friendship changed or have I?

Selfish Friend asks Modern Austen how to be a better best friend when their own life is hard.

Oct 19, 2023 •

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