Two hundred years on, Austen’s take on the pressures of friendship and love is winning over young readers
This weekend, 210 years after the publication of the second of her six novels, Austen’s work is providing as much enjoyment as ever – and to a younger audience than the author probably ever dreamed of.
Eleven-year-old Clem Melling, who lives near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, will be visiting the centre in June for her next birthday. “Jane Austen’s writing is so energetic and fun, I love how witty, funny and clever she is,” she says. “The focus on friendships and relationships means that you aren’t concentrating on historical details all the time. The way she makes funny, sarcastic comments about her characters makes it feel as though she’s talking to you like a friend.
“There’s no dumbing down with Austen. She’s smart, funny and insightful, and it’s so lovely that they relate to her writing so much. It’s also a great, fun way to teach history – and especially feminist history. Many of her role models are intelligent and sparky women fighting to change their circumstances.”
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