23 Jane Austen Retellings That You Will Love Most Ardently
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Happy birthday, Jane Austen! Our favorite 19th century authoress was born December 16, 1775. Austen’s first book, Sense and Sensibility, released in 1811, when the British author was 36 years old. She published three other novels within her short lifetime: both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were published posthumously.
Jane Austen’s wit and incisive social commentary — not to mention sweeping romances — have inspired many authors. Here are 23 of our favorite Jane Austen retellings, from modern takes on Mr. Darcy to Persuasion set in space.
