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How Much Did Jane Austen Earn From Her Books (And Why Wasn’t It More)?

How Much Did Jane Austen Earn From Her Books (And Why Wasn’t It More)?

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Jane Austen worked at a 12-sided desk, was great at singing, and earned shockingly little money from her novels. Today’s her 250th birthday, so we’re celebrating with nine niche literary facts about the beloved author, from the way she helped soldiers in WWI to the reason why Kelly Clarkson couldn’t buy her ring. (Sorry, Kelly.)

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