http://newcritics.disqus.com/the best in web criticismenTue, 30 Jan 2007 18:21:20 -0000http://newcritics.com/blog1/2007/01/29/the-appeal-of-old-books/#comment-1372258Claire - the timeless nature of Jane Austen is often commented on, and her work is clearly a huge stepping stone to the modern novel - no Austen, no Dickens and so on. Sure, the romance is the great, the stories are great, but what really has me returning to Austen is the humor - she's a scream.Tom WatsonTue, 30 Jan 2007 18:21:20 -0000