Writing
Erick DuPree’ explores the intersections of culture, identity, and meaning through the lens of anthropology, literature, and material culture. From the hidden histories of dolls to the evolving myths of masculinity, queer identity, and ritual, Erick weaves scholarship and storytelling into thought-provoking essays that invite readers to see the world—and themselves—anew.
Social Satire to Sentimental Myth: How the Romance Genre Distorted Jane Austen
Modern romance has rewritten Jane Austen, trading social critique for fantasy. Learn how Austen’s sharp insights on power, gender, and survival were lost in the myth of “happily ever after.”
Jane Austen’s Gentlemen: Masculinity and the Marriage Market in Regency England
Explore how Jane Austen's novels reveal the hidden politics of masculinity and marriage. Far from fairy tales, her stories expose the economic and social pressures shaping gender and courtship in Regency England.
Review of Jane Austen, the Secret Radical by Helena Kelly
Discover the radical side of Jane Austen in Helena Kelly’s provocative book. Jane Austen, the Secret Radical reveals how Austen’s novels critique war, slavery, patriarchy, and power—hidden beneath the surface of romance. A must-read for fans of feminist and political literary analysis.