Jane Austen (1775-1817) is among the most beloved authors in the English language. Her six novels have been made and remade into films (a new version of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightly, was just released). Her work inspired the surprise 2004 bestseller, The Jane Austen Book Club.
Simply Austen explores the life and work of Jane Austen, whose groundbreaking novels set a new standard for social and psychological realism, inspiring numerous films, comic books, TV series, Broadway musicals, and parody zombie books. Designed for hard-core "Janeites" and newbies alike, Simply Austen offers a treasure trove of little-known facts and fascinating insights into the life of one of the most widely read writers in English literature.