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Jane Austen, 1775-1817 For women, the cloak of anonymity was doubly important. Female assertion and self-revelation were viewed as unwomanly. Hence, writing under a mans name could protect a woman from criticism for unladylike thoughts, and could increase her chances for an impartial review.
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