As I mentioned in my last blog on Jane Austen, I have just completed the latest in our series on Jane Austen and her life and times. I make no pretence that these books are academic works of referenc, they are more for the casual visitor to Jane Austen's life and times. Whilst the style, I hope, is light and friendly, I have had to ensure that all the facts and dates that are quoted are correct and well researched. If it's an indepth analysis of her work you are looking for, then there are many worthy authors out there who have dedicated years to the subject.
'Jane Austen's Hampshire' is an insight into the county that she loved, where she made her home and found inspiration for many of her famous literary classics. Jane always declared that she was 'Proud to be a Hampshire born Austen'. Hampshire is a unique county of rolling green hills, tranquil chocolate box villages and ancient forests, combined with vibrant cities and bustling market towns. A rich cultural heritage, varied coastline and unspoilt countryside makes Hampshire an ideal short break destination.
During my research I was amazed to discover just how far her popularity has spread; as the Quintessential English author, her work is used by many universities throughout the world as required reading for degree courses in English literature. Spend a few hours at the Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton and you will hear more languages than the United Nations. Groups of visitors from as far afield as Latvia, Russia, Sweden and more recently China, all of them there to broaden their understanding of this amazing English writer.
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
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