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The Chimes

Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen

As Jane Austen's 250th birthday passed last month, readers and writers alike reflect on the profound impact her work as had on them, even centuries later.
Jane Austen, one of the most famous writers of the 19th century, is being celebrated in the literary world for the passing of her 250th birthday.
Izzy Putney, Staff Writer January 22, 2026

Jane Austen, a woman whose name became known through books, films and even through her own dialect of English during the Gregorian Period (“Austenspeak”), celebrated her 250th birthday last year. Her books, despite their age, have remained timeless with continuous film and novel adaptations in the...