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The Independent UK · Sep 3

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.' Life lessons from motivational quote on emotional variety, evolution, rigid expectations, quiet affection, relationships and change

Quote of the day by Jane Austen, ‘There Are as Many Forms of Love as There Are Moments in Time,’ is often shared online as an Austen quote. However, the line comes from Patricia Rozema’s 1999 film Mansfield Park. The quote explores different forms of love, changing relationships, quiet affection,…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

10 Romance Novels to Read If You Love the Friends-to-Lovers Trope

From classics by Jane Austen to spicy contemporary bestsellers.

Marie Claire · Aug 22

Jane Austen’s friendships defied social class – and empowered her writing

Jane Austen’s Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since the author’s birth. In each episode, we’ll be investigating a different aspect of Austen’s personality by interrogating one of her novels with leading researchers. Along the way, we’ll visit locations important to Austen to uncover a…

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025

Emma at the Rose Theatre: Jane Austen will be laughing in her grave

3/5 Ava Pickett’s new adaptation is not for purists, but it is very funny

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we’re pitting Jane Austen’s much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Why Jane Austen’s leading men are such enduringly popular heartthrobs

In Ang Lee’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility (1995), the handsome cad Willoughby (played by Greg Wise) rescues Marianne (Kate Winslet) on horseback in the middle of a raging storm. Pathetic fallacy has rarely looked so good.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025

Friday essay: foggy, flirty and too much – Jane Austen’s menopausal women solicit compassion while making us laugh

Was Jane Austen the first writer to show how it really feels to be a middle-aged woman?

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Where to start with: Jane Austen

From sparkling dialogue to surprise character traits, wit, humour and tragedy, this is the year to appreciate Austen

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025