Finally: More Sympathetic Take on Mary in Austen’s P&P

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/01/opinion/pride-prejudice-jane-austen.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eE4.iRPy.I62uy82HS4SZ&smid=url-share

Reading this essay reminded me that, yes indeed, Austen comes down pretty hard on sanctimonious bookworm Mary, sister #3 in Pride and Prejudice. The essay quotes some of that. It also mentions a new novel, told from Mary's perspective, the BBC series is adapting for a 10-part series.

Plain women finally get their say!