The approach of the United States’ semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—presents a curious contrast to the fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial. While the 200th anniversary was marked by a tidal wave of commercial tie-ins, parades, and a massive outpouring of pop-culture patriotism, the 250th anniver
Drawing the Regency Line: The Visual Resurrection of Jane Austen in the Graphic Biography
The year 2025 marked a significant milestone in the literary world: the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. While the author herself famously described her work as "pictures of domestic life in country villages," the centuries following her death have seen her influence expand into a global cultural phenomenon. From the Regency
