Patricia Matthew Featured in Britannica and Smithsonian for Jane Austen Scholarship

Patricia Matthew, associate professor in the English Department, is a specialist in nineteenth-century British literature and culture, particularly the works of Jane Austen. Her expertise has been recognized beyond the university, and she was recently featured in Encyclopaedia Britannica’s video celebrating Austen’s birthday. Matthews was also included in a Smithsonian Magazine story on Pride and Prejudice. Her work highlights Austen’s enduring relevance and the continued cultural significance of classic literature.