Encounters with Jane Austen

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>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 </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Bridgerton</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>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.</span></p>