But why would that even matter? Jane Austen wrote all six of her novels just over 200 years ago in a time that seems distant and abstract to us today. Her worlds of ballgowns and marriage markets seem ...

Jane Austen spent most of her life in the county, with her formative years, writing career, and final resting place all located within its borders.

POPULAR culture has dubbed Jane Austen queen of “happily-ever-afters”. Dozens of self-help books use her authority to give advice on dating, courtship, and marriage, promising success on a par with ...

A new book exploring the darker side of Jane Austen's world is set to hit the ... From the perils of staying single to the risks associated with marriage, the book highlights the limited options ...

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Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre has revealed the programme which will celebrate is 70th birthday next year.

In “Hardy Women,” biographer Paula Byrne explores how women — many of them — influenced the author of “Jude the Obscure” and ...

Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, playwright Kate Hamill offers a fast-paced and lively version of this story of ...

As a broad spectrum of short films draw attention at film festivals and screening events, identifying frontrunners becomes ...

All of the people in Jane Austen’s books and “Bridgeton ... but to get into the marriage that will save them because they are financially in a tough spot. She would love to have a little ...