Encounters with Jane Austen

Celebrating 250 Years
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this anthology features a vibrant mix of short stories, essays, interviews and poetry contributed by 30+ writers and artists. It presents a delightful blend of contemporary and classic works, with humorous illustrations and timeless quotes from Jane Austen herself.
Introduced by Professor Jennie Batchelor

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the literary legend, this anthology features a vibrant mix of short stories, essays, interviews and poetry contributed by over 30 writers and artists. It presents a delightful blend of both contemporary and classic works, accompanied by humorous illustrations and timeless quotes from Jane Austen herself.

With an introductory overview of Austen’s life and work by author and academic Professor Jennie Batchelor, this volume also showcases notable contributors such as Bridgerton author Julia Quinn, actor and writer Talulah Riley, bestselling author Charlie Lovett, and two Pulitzer Prize-winning poets, Edna St Vincent Millay and Sara Teasdale.

Includes an exclusive interview with Martin Jennings about the making of the new bronze sculpture of Jane Austen which will be unveiled on October 16th at Winchester Cathedral.

Contributor: Jennie Batchelor (Introduction by), Julia Quinn (Contributions by), Talulah Riley (Contributions by), Janet Todd (Contributions by), Charlie Lovett (Contributions by), Natalie Jenner (Contributions by), Edna St Vincent Millay (Contributions by), Sara Teasdale (Contributions by), Martin Jennings (Contributions by), Katharine Reay (Contributions by), Cheryl Robson (Edited by)

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