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Why Jane Austen's lessons in love remain timeless classics

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Annika Sost
December 6, 2025

Although she never married, Jane Austen wrote about love and romance like no other. Born 250 years ago, the author is still relevant today. What can she teach us about the mystery of love and independence?

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