Encounters with Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years

by Jennie Batchelor (Introduction), Cheryl Robson (Editor)

Overview

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, a vibrant anthology of contemporary writing by women. With an introductory overview of Austen’s life and work by academic, author and speaker, Professor Jennie Batchelor, over 20 contributors will reveal the impact of Austen’s timeless writing on their own journeys.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781913641511
Publisher:	Aurora Metro Books
Publication date:	11/30/2025
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

Author bio

Introduction

Poems, prose and essays

Editorial Reviews

"Jane Austen’s much-loved characters read ‘Elegant extracts’, and were very entertained. For us, in the twenty-first century, there’s so much to entertain in this carefully curated collection. It contains poetry, short stories, essays, and interviews with creators and thinkers – and indeed, with Jane herself! Savour in sections, or gobble it up in one sitting as we celebrate 250 years of Austen’s life, her writing, and her enduring legacy."

Gillian Dow

"A veritable smorgasbord for fans of Austen, as artists, poets, literary critics and writers come together to explore why, at 250, Jane is still inspiring, enthralling and infuriating us."

Helena Kelly

"Fizzing with originality and creative energy, each contributor reveals their own deeply personal encounter with Austen’s work, finding new relevance and importance in the great novelist en route."

Professor Hannah Greig (Royal Holloway University)

"Encounters with Jane Austen is a delightful compendium of reactions—or perhaps we should call them love notes—from many creative writers and other thoughtful interpreters who share their appreciation for Austen. Reading Encounters is like discussing Austen with your best friends if your friends group were to include the likes of Julia Quinn and Natalie Jenner among many other talented authors. Insightful, yet "light and bright and sparkling," this book offers a wonderful way to celebrate the many facets of Austen's genius and to enjoy an excellent introduction to her life and impact prepared by scholar Jennie Batchelor."

Mary Mintz