Karen Joy FowlerAllegra's Austen wrote about the impact of financial need on the intimate lives of women. If she'd worked in a bookstore, Allegra would have shelved Austen in the horror section.
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From a modern perspective, it is easy to think that the only thing that matters in a relationship is how much money you have. However, as Austen's writing shows, this might not be the case. It has been said that the love of money is the root of all evil, but what if money is not something to be feared? What if it is something that can bring people closer together, and allow them to share their deepest passions?
Source: The Jane Austen Book Club
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