Jane Austen’s letters reveal her trademark sharp wit—sometimes maybe too sharp for polite society. Historians rely on Jane Austen’s correspondence as firsthand evidence of her thoughts and ...

Jane Austen fans around the world have been celebrating the 250th Anniversary of her birth with a wide variety of festivals, ...

Most of Jane Austen’s correspondence was burned after her death. This PBS Masterpiece series speculates as to why.

Austen is one of the greatest writers in the English language – but relatively little is known about her. And that's in part because of an act that infuriates many to this day.

The curators take T&C behind the new “A Lively Mind” exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum—and why the public remains so fascinated by Jane Austen 250 years after her birth.

In the show, Cassandra reads many of these letters, transporting viewers between two timelines: the present in 1830 and the past when Jane and Cassandra were young. Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen.

The Mystery Behind Jane Austen’s Lost Letters The Pride and Prejudice author's sister burned their correspondence—but why?

Historians rely on Jane Austen’s correspondence as firsthand evidence of her thoughts and relationships. The letters offer clear insight into her personality, showcasing the same sharp humor and ...

Both the show, and the book it was based upon, Gill Hornby's 2020 novel, Miss Austen, lightly suggest a motive for Cassandra’s actions. Still, the historical mystery remains pressing for scholars. Why ...