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Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:00 AM

I dream of Darcy

A new wave of Austen-mania revolves around ballgowns, romance and Colin Firth's sexy breeches. But what would Jane herself say about this fantasy of the perfect man?
By Rebecca Traister

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  • Wednesday, June 27, 2007 09:48 AM

    book recommendation

    The Bar Sinister, Pride and Prejudice Continues

    by Linda Berdoll

    HILARIOUS, written in Jane Austin style prose, but with a very modern bent.

    —sacajawea Read sacajawea's other letters

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