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How Jane Austen’s landscapes mapped women’s lives

Jane Austen’s novels are often remembered for their wit, romance and sharp social critique. Yet they are also profoundly geographical works: cities, seaside resorts, country estates and naval towns structure the possibilities and limitations of her heroines’ lives.

The Conversation

Spare us from romcom Austen. Give me the dark side of 19th-century life any day

Why sanitise or sugarcoat the classics? New adaptations of Austen and Brontë could explore everything from slavery to death in childbirth, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Austen and Brontë adaptations: purists may reel, but reinvention keeps classic novels alive

Editorial: The appetite for onscreen versions of much-loved literature is endless, but dogged faithfulness to a text is not the only way to stay true to authors’ spirit

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Monsters, menopause and bold women – what to see, read and visit this week

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has long served as a parable – a warning against the hubris of playing God, the dangers of motherless creation, reckless parenthood and unchecked scientific ambition. It’s a story that continues to resonate, revealing how little human ego and error have changed over time.

The Conversation

Statue of Jane Austen unveiled to mark 250th anniversary of her birth

Artist Martin Jennings created the sculpture installed in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral.

Evening Standard

Introducing Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation

Most of us think we know something about Jane Austen. As I began research for Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation marking 250 years since her birth – I certainly believed I did.

The Conversation

What the late Jilly Cooper meant to us

Letters: Caroline Cole reveals why she called her first daughter Harriet. Plus letters from Bob Kentridge and Jean Holmes

The Guardian - UK

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Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen audiobook review – an immersive all-star dramatisation

Actors Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bill Nighy and Marisa Abela are among the cast in a pacy adaptation that retains Austen’s sharp plotting and comic precision

The Guardian - UK

Jane Austen and theory of mind: how literary fiction sharpens your ‘mindreading’ skills

At the beginning of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s most well-known novel, the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, overhears Mr Darcy speaking ill of her. This, naturally, leads her to form a negative opinion of him.

The Conversation

Julie Andrews’ wonderful take on Jane Austen: the best podcasts of the week

Over 25 episodes the screen legend is an absolute delight as the narrator of Pride & Prejudice. Plus, Kevin McCloud take us behind the scenes of his long-running property show

The Guardian - UK

Jane Austen’s real and literary worlds weren’t exclusively white – just read her last book, Sanditon

Jane Austen penned the last sentences of her unfinished manuscript for the novel we know as Sanditon in March 1817 before she died that July. Like me, many Austen fans often stumble upon this work after they have read all six of her completed novels.

The Conversation

Emma at the Rose Theatre: Jane Austen will be laughing in her grave

3/5 Ava Pickett’s new adaptation is not for purists, but it is very funny

Evening Standard

Emma review – Austen’s comedy of manners gets an exaggerated Essex makeover

Ava Pickett’s modern-day adaptation of the novel adds pop music, farce and clowning but lacks gimlet-eyed observations

The Guardian - UK

The Very "Cheeky" Comment Queen Camilla Made About Colin Firth's Wet Shirt Scene in 'Pride and Prejudice' at a Royal Event

The Queen's words allegedly "raised eyebrows."

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I'm Obsessed With Maxton Hall, And It's Making So Much More Sense After The Creator's Pride And Prejudice Comparison

Well, well, well.

Tom’s Guide

This underrated Jane Austen movie with Kate Beckinsale is now streaming on Prime Video — and it's the perfect weekend watch

The 2016 period dramedy "Love & Friendship" is based on one of Jane Austen's lesser-known works, "Lady Susan," and it's one of the best Prime Video movies to watch right now.

Evening Standard

Queen Camilla battles cough as Her Majesty welcomes 'fellow bookworms' to annual literary festival

The Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House grew from an Instagram book club Her Majesty launched in 2021

Evening Standard

Queen jokes about Pride And Prejudice lake scene during literary festival

Camilla attended a reception at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, alongside writers and actors.

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The Independent UK

Queen Camilla jokes that aristocrat should ‘re-enact’ Pride and Prejudice lake scene

“Maybe, William, we can persuade you to re-enact the scene here to add to the excitement of the day?” the Queen said

TechRadar

Audible’s new AI “Ask a Question” feature lets you interrupt Jane Austen (politely)

Audible's new in-app AI feature lets listeners ask questions and get real-time answers.

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“Men Writing Women”: 50 Times Male Authors Proved They Know Next To Nothing About Women (New Pics)

Who wants to play "Her breasts were breasting breastily" bingo?

Homes & Gardens

Jane Austen's family home is now on Airbnb – the cozy interiors channel regency-meets-modern warmth

The home where the writer lived from 1801-1805 in Bath, England, is available to rent – the eclectic mix of new and old is oh-so-charming

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Defending Dominique Pelicot, AI relationships, and the neighbourhood cat elections

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Independent UK

Thousands of Jane Austen superfans descend on city to celebrate beloved author’s birthday

Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events

The Independent UK

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