Upcoming book examines Jane Austen fan fiction
The Democratic Genre by Sheenagh Pugh will examine fan fiction as a literary genre of its own with a long tradition. Professor Pugh, a lecturer at the University of Glamorgan in Wales as well as a renowned poet, explores several genres of fan fiction, including that inspired by Jane Austen’s work. An excerpt from the book was published in a magazine and can be read online. The book will come out in May 2005; read updates on its progress on Prof. Pugh’s Web site.
Disclaimer and possible fic pimping: Prof. Pugh asked for and received permission to quote one of the Editrix’s Austen-inspired stories in the book, flattering the Editrix beyond all recognition. Frankly the AustenBlog Staff is astonished that her head still fits through the door.
January 19th, 2005 at 5:18 pm
I love that story! Congratulations.
January 19th, 2005 at 8:50 pm
Let me add my congratulations! And as for your head - just build a bigger doorway. You’ve earned it.
January 19th, 2005 at 10:16 pm
Oh pshaw, ladies. You’re too kind. *preens self in shiny knife in manner of Sir Walter Elliot*
(And we really should be congratulating Sheenagh–she wrote the book! ;-))