Explore Jane Austen’s enduring appeal with Paula Bryne, Helena Kelly and Kamila Shamsie
This summer marks the bicentenary of the death of Jane Austen at the age of 41. What explains her enduring appeal?
Four writers discuss this as well as arguing for their favourite of her novels.
Paula Byrne is the author ofThe Real Jane Austen, which introduces us to a woman deeply involved in the world around her, yet far ahead of her time in emotional and artistic development. She champions Austen’sMansfield Park.
Helena Kelly, who admires Persuasion, is the author ofJane Austen, the Secret Radical, ‘a sublime piece of literary detective work’.
The novelist Kamila Shamsie speaks up forPride and Prejudice, which she has loved since childhood.
Their discussion is chaired by John Mullan, author ofWhat Matters in Jane Austen?He praisesEmma.
In partnership with The Royal Society of Literature
Explore Jane Austen’s enduring appeal with Paula Bryne, Helena Kelly and Kamila Shamsie
This summer marks the bicentenary of the death of Jane Austen at the age of 41. What explains her enduring appeal?
Four writers discuss this as well as arguing for their favourite of her novels.
Paula Byrne is the author ofThe Real Jane Austen, which introduces us to a woman deeply involved in the world around her, yet far ahead of her time in emotional and artistic development. She champions Austen’sMansfield Park.
Helena Kelly, who admires Persuasion, is the author ofJane Austen, the Secret Radical, ‘a sublime piece of literary detective work’.
The novelist Kamila Shamsie speaks up forPride and Prejudice, which she has loved since childhood.
Their discussion is chaired by John Mullan, author ofWhat Matters in Jane Austen?He praisesEmma.
In partnership with The Royal Society of Literature
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