During her lifetime, Jane Austen published anonymously, under the pseudonym of ‘A Lady’. But fast forward to her 250th birthday and she is one of the most well-known and well-loved authors of all time.
Whether you’ve studied one of Austen’s novels or watched one of their many film or television adaptations, you are likely to be familiar with some of her titles, such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma or Persuasion. But what was it that made Austen so brilliant? Many visitors to Jane Austen’s House admire how universal her stories are. While the formal language of the early nineteenth century may make them appear unfamiliar, they’re full of moments revealing human nature — from making a bad first impression to dealing with heartbreak. These novels might have been written two centuries ago, but they still feel relatable.
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