Meaning of Janeite | Babel Free

Definitions

A fan of the author Jane Austen, especially one without a background in literary criticism.

derogatory, usually

Examples

““Every dam' thing about Jane [Austen] is remarkable to a pukka Janeite!””

“Unlike virtually all academic readers of Austen since the 1950s, Janeites in foxholes do not think⟳ Austen's novels are about courtship and marriage.”

“The 'regulated hatred' angle will work⟳ a treat⟳. After all, Janeites don't want⟳ to hear⟳ about that sort⟳ of thing, because it's the opposite of what they adore in their heroine's writing.”

“All the Austen aficionados on my tour—or Janeites, as they call⟳ themselves—seem to be true fans of her writing who know⟳ the novels inside out.”

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