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Famous Authors: The Life and Work of Jane Austen

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View of tan row of British homes. Text reads, “Jane Austen. 1775-1817.”

This episode offers a look at the life of the woman considered one of the greatest female novelists. Viewers will learn about Austen's all-to-short years as the daughter of a country parson, her closeness to her sister Cassandra, and her relatively sedate life during the Regency period. Part of the "Famous Authors" series.

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