Jane Austen turns 250 and remains very relevant
Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday In 2026, we’ll mark some significant anniversaries. It will be 200 years since Thomas Jefferson and John Adams passed away, and also 250 years since both the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. This month, however, brings attention to another monumental occasion: December […]
Understanding the Ending of ‘Miss Austen’: What Is Addison’s Disease? What Caused Jane Austen’s Death?
Insights on PBS’s Miss Austin The latest PBS show, Miss Austin, offers a unique perspective on Jane Austen’s life amidst the intriguing backdrop of the Regency era. The story focuses on her sister, Cassandra, portrayed by Keeley Hose, who takes steps—some quite controversial—to preserve Jane’s legacy. For ages, scholars have cast Cassandra in a negative […]
Miss Austen review – Keeley Hawes is magnificent in this absolute treat of a period drama | Television
tHis year is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austin's birth. Janeites is pleased (in a quiet and third -nic fashion)! Bronte believer -I think it's better to cross a big Moore for a long walk until your lot is one of the time when your lot shines. Until then, it's all Austin. Expect the elegant […]