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Which Bennet sister are you?
The Bennet sisters in Pride and Prejudice are some of Jane Austen's most memorable creations - take our quiz and find out which of the five you most resemble...
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A chance to join a unique discussion on Shakespeare's love of flowers, plants and herbs
Country Life's Mary Miers is hosting a talk with Gerit Quealy, author of 'Botanical Shakespeare'.
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Why we still have Austen-mania
Jane Austen’s work forms an enduring strand of our cultural DNA. Matthew Dennison explains how she revolutionised novel-writing and why she’s still much loved 200 years on.
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The life and times of Jane Austen
A potted history of one of our greatest literary influences.
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Jane Austen’s six most-famous novels, summed up in 10 words each
Novels in a nutshell.
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Behind the names: The Austen characters you need to know
Feisty feminist heroines and dashing handsome heros.
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Highland Retreats review: Proof that shooting lodges that aren’t all freezing monstrosities
A new book by Mary Miers, Country Life's fine arts and books editor, had Adam Nicolson gripped.
