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

Alice Austen was a turn-of-the-twentieth-century photographer who spent most of her life on this particular piece of ...

In 1809, Jane’s wealthy brother Edward provided Chawton Cottage rent-free for his mother and sisters. Chawton Cottage is now ...

Twenty years later, it remains a pop-culture sensation and one of the most beloved Jane Austen adaptations. Cast members such as Knightley, Macfadyen, and Rosamund Pike (Jane Bennet) still comment on ...

Romantic comedies are always in season as far as I’m concerned, but the holidays create a particular yearning for the sweeter side of life, and the SBCC drama department’s current production of Miss ...

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's novels, celebrated for their wit, irony, and psychological depth, remain beloved globally. Her works, focusing on love, marriage, and social class, resonate through timeless plots and ...

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and also ...

This December, BBC Radio 4 and 4Extra will mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a season of programming celebrating the life, legacy, and literary brilliance of one of Britain’s most ...

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and the Alpena Community College Library are partnering to host events to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. There will be a trivia night at ...

Austen points out that real kindness beats physical beauty or riches. In a world where so many are apt to be concerned with looks, this reminder speaks to the long-lasting charm of empathy and ...

The train from London to Bath takes less than 90 minutes—and whisks you 300 years back in time. The UNESCO World Heritage city’s honey-hued crescents and colonnades immediately make you feel as if you ...