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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In the third episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail, we speak to Austen experts about her politics and views on slavery, as we ...

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Jane Austen a gâché ma vie) is not your average rom-com nor your average dose of literary cottagcore. It follows Agathe (Camille Rutherford), an awkward, aspiring writer ...

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 ...