Janine Barchas

Janine Barchas, a professor at the University of Texas and expert on Jane Austen, delves into Austen's remarkable literary legacy. She discusses the impact of affordable reprints on Austen's popularity and compares her cultural significance to giants like Shakespeare and Dickens. The conversation touches on how adaptations like 'Clueless' bring Austen's works to modern audiences and highlights the differences in celebrating her legacy in America versus England. Barchas also emphasizes the crucial role of literature in education and emotional understanding.