Why do the works of Jane Austen still hold so much appeal 250 years after her birth? We ask members of the Jane Austen Society of North America as well as writers Sandra Cisneros and Brandon Taylor.
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The Jane Austen Festival offers a delightful journey into the world of one of literature’s most beloved authors. Held annually, this festival brings together fans and scholars alike ...
Big anniversaries are coming up in 2026: 200 years since the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, 250 since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 250 since Adam Smith published “The ...
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that fans of a talented author who passes away too young must be in want of more. More stories related to that author, more stories related to their work. Few ...
In an early scene in Kate Evans’ Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen, she depicts 3-month-old, bundled-up baby Jane being smuggled out through the back door of her family’s large home. The ...