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The Sunday Debate: Austen vs Brontë

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Reflections on Austen and Brontë

This chapter explores a personal journey of evolving appreciation for Jane Austen and Emily Brontë's works, contrasting early misunderstandings with later insights into their literary merit. It examines character complexities, particularly Lydia Bennet, and culminates in a poignant reading from 'Persuasion' that highlights themes of unfulfilled love and societal expectations.

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