In celebration of the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, a dedicated group of readers have been re-reading her novels during the past year here at Hatchards. As a celebration of their achievement, and of Austen herself, we are very excited to announce this grand finale event.
We hope you can join us for a wonderful discussion about all things Austen with Helena Kelly, author of Jane Austen: The Secret Radical and most recently, The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences & Inspriation Behind the Novels.
About the book
The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain’s most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, observant fiction reveals just how engaged she was with the issues of her time.
This lively and accessible guide explores the people, politics and places that shaped Austen’s life and work. It features expert insight from bestselling author Helena Kelly alongside over 150 photographs, artworks and illustrations that bring her world vividly to life.
Whether you are discovering Austen for the first time or returning to her novels with fresh eyes, The Worlds of Jane Austen is the perfect companion for curious readers, literature lovers and admirers of classic storytelling.
About Helena Kelly
Helena Kelly holds a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford University, where she has also taught and is about to return for a visiting scholarship at the Oxford Centre for Life Writing at Wolfson College. She is the author of The Secret Life of Charles Dickens and of Jane Austen, the Secret Radical.
We hope you can join us for this celebration of Austen!
Tickets
General admission £10*
Hatchards Reward Card-holders £5*
*includes wine/soft drink
