It analyzes the forces of corruption and moral probity, capitalism and benevolence—all the rich contradictions and ...

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August Books will publish a new edition of the definitive biography of literary icon Jane Austen by Elizabeth Jenkins to mark the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth. Hannah Taylor acquired world ...

THIS YEAR is the 250 th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and she hasn’t aged a bit as the cultural touchstone of classy romance. Her Pride and Prejudice anti-hero, Mr. Darcy, perennially pops up in ...

A good biography informs readers not only about the life of the subject, but about the history of the time — the context of the person’s life. A great biography leaves readers knowing the subject so ...

This year is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and she hasn’t aged a bit as the cultural touchstone of classy romance. Her Pride and Prejudice anti-hero, Mr Darcy, perennially pops up in ...

Jane Austen (16 December 1775 — 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the ...

The original handwritten manuscripts of Jane Austen, one of England’s most celebrated novelists of the Romantic era, will be available online to scholars and literary fans as of October 25, 2010. The ...

Though the famed author’s birthday is not until Dec. 16, fans around the world, “Janeites,” have been celebrating all year ...

But of course PBS Masterpiece is going to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. As a treat for all the Austen stans out there, the premier period piece destination is exploring the author’s life and ...