Colin Firth’s award-winning performance in “The King’s Speech” has fueled a resurgence in all things related to Jane Austen. Firth is known to Austen fans as “Mr. Darcy,” and more than one Janeite has seen the film and has touted his performance in the Oscar-nominated movie.
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