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 ...

Literary lovers across the world are preparing to celebrate 250 years since the birth of one of England's most beloved authors. Jane Austen's novels - including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and ...

Miss Austen, the BBC’s newest series, has all the hallmarks of any Jane Austen book. There are suitors. There are spinsters.

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

Southampton Forward, in collaboration with communities and city partners, is one of the organisations spearheading the Jane Austen 250 celebrations. The free writing desk exhibit at God's House ...

As travellers flock to the English countryside to celebrate the renowned novelist, we asked experts to weigh in on the best Austen-themed festivals, reenactments and balls of the year. With bonnets ...