There are few writers who have as devoted a following as celebrated novelist Jane Austen. But is she really the “first” great English female author?

A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.

An American rare-book dealer, Rebecca Romney, has managed it, by searching where Austen’s secrets lie hidden in plain sight: ...

Beyond the touristy village, you'll find a gorgeous expanse of farmland with indie charms and cool Western vibes.

Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ presents women whose writing Austen admired — and how modern author Rebecca Romney found them.

Netflix has just added a classic period drama in the shape of the 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice. Following on from the ...

Released. Focus Features' 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride & Prejudice, is set to be re-released in ...

Celebrate the brilliant mind behind your favourite classics with Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Born on December 16, 1775, ...

Jane Austen's links to Southampton are being celebrated with new events added to Visit Southampton's year-long celebration of the author's life.

Gossip entertains, and it also sustains. In Jane Austen’s novel “Persuasion,” the sober heroine, Anne Elliot, pays a visit to ...