In Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the beloved character Mr Darcy believes that 'extensive reading' makes ...

As travellers flock to the English countryside to celebrate the renowned novelist, we asked experts to weigh in on the best ...

The Jane Austen Festival (September 12–21), plus a nautical Persuasion ball (May), a seaside Sanditon ball (June) and a ...

Austenites, assemble! Three counties in southwest England are hosting can’t-miss celebrations for Jane Austen’s 250th ...

She elevated the trivial to an art. She would never attempt to guess ... cheerfully divides all literature into two groups: Jane Austen books and non-Jane Austen books. Austen is still relevant ...

January 2025 marks the 250th birth anniversary of novelist Jane Austen, and fans — known as "Jane-ites" — are celebrating.

The novelist won readers’ hearts with the enduring appeal of her books – and this year the celebrations to mark 250 years since her birth will be in full swing ...

An 1810 sketch of Jane Austen by the novelist’s sister, Cassandra, will accompany the writing desk used by the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice. This 1839 painting of Charles Dickens by ...