2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of author Jane Austen. With only six main novels to her name, her work is celebrated in numerous movie adaptations and theatre productions, with significant academic studies and large literary societies in many countries. This talk will look at her life, her family, and the places that she is associated with, such as Bath, Portsmouth and Lyme Regis. Jane Austen’s House is a museum in Chawton village, where she lived with her sister Cassandra, and her mother. Close by is Chawton House that once belonged to her brother, Edward.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face / Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Jane Austen’s novels
• Jane Austen’s life and family
• The significant legacy of her literary genius

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Name some of Jane’s Austen’s novels
2. Be aware of places that she lived and her family life
3. Engage with the social & historical influences on her writing
4. Celebrate the enduring legacy and enjoyment of her work