Who is Jane Austen? Get her complete biography, famous works, novels in order, quotes, and facts about her 250th birthday.

The beloved author of “Pride and Prejudice” was born on Dec. 16, 1775. Here are some ways to join in the festivities.

From modern-day adaptations of her enduring classics to one that celebrates her iconic side characters, don't miss these Jane ...

December 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of novelist Jane Austen, who was born in southern England in 1775. Her ...

Jane Austen is widely regarded as the writer whose works defined “novels of manners” due to her treatment of ordinary people in their day-to-day lives. This year marks the 250th anniversary of her bir ...

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Harings says Lizzie is her favorite Austen character. “She has such sharp, sarcastic wit and she’s so self-confident, despite ...

Her books like Pride and Prejudice and Emma were written hundreds of years ago, but have themes that still resonate 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 ...

Naperville Public Library celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday by offering suggestions for books they think the author ...

The Jane Austen period drama starring Keeley Hawes will explore more of the Austen family story in the confirmed second ...

The Jane Austen-inspired BBC drama starring Keeley Hawes has been renewed for a second season following exceptional viewer ...