Jane Austen is one of the most important English authors of the 19th Century and her works are still incredibly popular today the world over. In this recording of a live online event, readers give us a taste of Jane’s wit, wisdom and powers of observation through the novelist’s own words. With readings from her letters and her published works, these extracts provide an enjoyable and entertaining overview of Jane’s remarkable talents.

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