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Tag: Jane Austen 250th Birthday

Happy 250th, Jane!

On December 16, 2025January 11, 2026 By LaurieIn English LIterature, PersonalLeave a comment

I posted a story on Instagram today about Sense and Sensibility being my comfort book. I didn't realize this is the date of Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Then I saw all the tributes and want to share mine. If Jane Austen knew when she started writing as a young girl that not only would she …

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