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euronews
2 months ago
Writing

Jane Austen's House needs your help transcribing her brother's memoir

Jane Austen's House Museum is seeking public help to transcribe a manuscript written by Jane's brother, Admiral Sir Francis Austen, in his late 80s. [ more ]
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Open Culture
4 months ago
Books

How Jane Austen Changed Fiction Forever

Jane Austen's literary brand remains unparalleled.
Austen's innovative writing techniques set her work apart. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
4 months ago
Books

Jessica Bull on Jane Austen, Murder Mysteries, and Libraries as a Gateway

Passion for libraries can shape a successful career and influence choice of study.
Access to libraries played a crucial role in Jane Austen's education and career as a novelist. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
5 months ago
Books

The Dress Form | Kathryn Hughes

Histories of clothing and fashion can provide unique insights into the lives and experiences of historical figures like Jane Austen.
The enduring fascination with Jane Austen and her novels can be attributed to the relatability and timelessness of her characters and themes. [ more ]
Open Culture
4 months ago
Books

How Jane Austen Changed Fiction Forever

Jane Austen's literary brand remains unparalleled.
Austen's innovative writing techniques set her work apart. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
4 months ago
Books

Jessica Bull on Jane Austen, Murder Mysteries, and Libraries as a Gateway

Passion for libraries can shape a successful career and influence choice of study.
Access to libraries played a crucial role in Jane Austen's education and career as a novelist. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
5 months ago
Books

The Dress Form | Kathryn Hughes

Histories of clothing and fashion can provide unique insights into the lives and experiences of historical figures like Jane Austen.
The enduring fascination with Jane Austen and her novels can be attributed to the relatability and timelessness of her characters and themes. [ more ]
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The New York Review of Books
5 months ago
Books

The Dress Form | Kathryn Hughes

Hilary Davidson's book, Jane Austen's Wardrobe, provides a detailed look into the fashion of the Regency era and the significance of clothing in Austen's life.
Kathryn Hughes, a historian and biographer, discusses the enduring fascination with Jane Austen and the popularity of her novels. [ more ]
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Smithsonian Magazine
6 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's Annotated Copy of 'Curiosities of Literature' Is For Sale

Jane Austen's personal copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, with her signature and annotations, is up for auction and could sell for $150,000.
The book provides insights into Austen's literary interests and influences, shedding light on her reading habits and writing process. [ more ]
Smithsonian Magazine
6 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's Annotated Copy of 'Curiosities of Literature' Is For Sale

Jane Austen's personal copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, with her signature and annotations, is up for auction and could sell for $150,000.
The book provides insights into Austen's literary interests and influences, shedding light on her reading habits and writing process. [ more ]
the Guardian
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

An exceedingly rare copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, owned by Jane Austen and featuring her annotations, is going up for auction.
The book contains anecdotes and observations on history and literature, with several sections underlined by Austen relating to themes of her novels.
This is the first time the copy and annotations have been seen publicly, making it a major rediscovery and a special occasion. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

A rare book owned by Jane Austen with her annotations is going up for auction.
The book, Curiosities of Literature by Isaac D'Israeli, sheds light on Austen's preoccupations as a reader and her process as a writer.
This is the first time the book and its annotations have been seen publicly. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

Rare copy of Curiosities of Literature owned by Jane Austen with her annotations going up for auction.
The copy sheds light on Austen's preoccupations as a reader and her process as a writer.
This is the first time the copy and annotations have been seen publicly. [ more ]
Smithsonian Magazine
6 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's Annotated Copy of 'Curiosities of Literature' Is For Sale

Jane Austen's personal copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, with her signature and annotations, is up for auction and could sell for $150,000.
The book provides insights into Austen's literary interests and influences, shedding light on her reading habits and writing process. [ more ]
Smithsonian Magazine
6 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's Annotated Copy of 'Curiosities of Literature' Is For Sale

Jane Austen's personal copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, with her signature and annotations, is up for auction and could sell for $150,000.
The book provides insights into Austen's literary interests and influences, shedding light on her reading habits and writing process. [ more ]
the Guardian
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

An exceedingly rare copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, owned by Jane Austen and featuring her annotations, is going up for auction.
The book contains anecdotes and observations on history and literature, with several sections underlined by Austen relating to themes of her novels.
This is the first time the copy and annotations have been seen publicly, making it a major rediscovery and a special occasion. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

A rare book owned by Jane Austen with her annotations is going up for auction.
The book, Curiosities of Literature by Isaac D'Israeli, sheds light on Austen's preoccupations as a reader and her process as a writer.
This is the first time the book and its annotations have been seen publicly. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Jane Austen's own copy of Curiosities of Literature to go up for auction

Rare copy of Curiosities of Literature owned by Jane Austen with her annotations going up for auction.
The copy sheds light on Austen's preoccupations as a reader and her process as a writer.
This is the first time the copy and annotations have been seen publicly. [ more ]
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Smithsonian Magazine
6 months ago
Writing

Jane Austen's Annotated Copy of 'Curiosities of Literature' Is For Sale

Jane Austen's personal copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, with her signature and annotations, is up for auction and could sell for $150,000.
The book provides insights into Austen's literary interests and influences, shedding light on her reading habits and writing process. [ more ]
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