Jane Austen was born 250 years ago on Dec. 16, 1775. Her fifth great-niece, Caroline Jane Knight, speaks with PEOPLE about ...

Inside the nationwide celebrations for the author's 250th birthday and the new generation of readers discovering her 19th ...

Big anniversaries are coming up in 2026: 200 years since the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, 250 since the signing ...

Austen lived a quiet life in the English countryside, where her social experiences and family dramas inspired her novels. During her lifetime, she published four books that gained significant ...

Keira Knightley, left, and Matthew Macfadyen star in Focus Features’ 'Pride & Prejudice' from 2005, based on the novel by ...

Lecturer Cailey Hall evokes appreciation for the author by comparing originals like “Pride and Prejudice” with modern takes.

From modern-day adaptations of her enduring classics to one that celebrates her iconic side characters, don't miss these Jane Austen favorites ...

December 16 marked 250 years since the writer’s birth – but at The Conversation, we have been celebrating all year.

Jane Austen’s novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, continue to grip readers (and viewers) in her semiquincentennial year. Her enduring appeal may come from the comfort her stories bring, ...

The beloved author of “Pride and Prejudice” was born on Dec. 16, 1775. Here are some ways to join in the festivities.

Caroline Jane Knight explains why Jane Austen’s writing and characters remain relevant 250 years after her birth ...

Jane Austen, who was born 250 years ago this week, is one of the most beloved writers of all time, with a special significance for queer readers. Her tales of love, deception, and marriage in the ...