But the novel, originally published in 1813, has so much more to offer than romance and humor. Grounded in her own experience, Austen’s keen understanding of class and gender politics—and particularly ...
This year marks the English novelist’s 250th birthday. Her hundreds of surviving letters—both real and fictional—offer valuable insights into her imaginative wit and enduring appeal Ellen Wexler - ...
Jane Austen was born in the village of Steventon in Hampshire, on the south coast of England, on December 16, 1775. The seventh of her family's eight children, the Austen household was a lively and ...
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Inside the nationwide celebrations for the author's 250th birthday and the new generation of readers discovering her 19th century heroines.
Jane Austen's simple yet timeless wisdom from her book remains remarkably relevant today. This quote, from her novel Sense & ...
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Jane Austen’s novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, continue to grip readers (and viewers) in her ...
Jane Austen's timeless novel Pride and Prejudice has inspired many works of art since its release — and now it's headed to Netflix! On April 10, the streamer announced that best-selling author Dolly ...
From modern-day adaptations of her enduring classics to one that celebrates her iconic side characters, don't miss these Jane Austen favorites Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She ...