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The Internet Isn't Very Happy With These New "Hideous" Jane Austen Covers

Puffin Books, known for its literary adaptations aimed at younger readers, has released a new set of Jane Austen’s novels under its “First Impressions” series—designed for a Young Adult (YA) audience.

By Carmen Schober2 min read
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Rather than being welcomed as a fresh take on the beloved classics, these covers have sparked widespread criticism, even among more "progressive" book communities. One user on Reddit commented that the designs look like they belong on a tampon box.