Conrad Harper: Friend of Jane
An article about the resignation of Conrad K. Harper from the board of Harvard University notes that he is a Friend of Jane.
A classic intellectual who sometimes speaks in antiquated constructions—”I shall not comment,” he says repeatedly—Harper is an avid reader and active member of the Jane Austen Society of North America.
“Austen’s capacity to see insightfully into character is peerless,” said Harper, who questioned Summers’ own character in his resignation letter.
While we would not presume to speculate upon whether Jane would have agreed with Mr. Harper’s action, we would like to think that she would admire anyone taking a principled stand.
