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In honor of the centenary of Jane Austens death, W. H. Helm offers a beautiful reflection on the enduring charm of her work, emphasizing that despite the passage of time, her books remain as fresh and vibrant as ever. Helm takes readers on a journey through Austens literary influences, her contemporaries, and the prevalent themes in her work. He dives deeply into her fascinating ideas and beautifully crafted characters, providing a succinct compilation of thought-provoking quotes that capture the essence of Jane Austens genius. All insights are succinctly presented in this brief yet ...

Written for the centenary of Jane Austen's death, the author reflects on the timelessness of her work: the must of age has not settled on her books. Helm briefly surveys Jane Austen's influences, literary contemporaries and themes. He is particularly interested in her ideas and characters, and his short book is fully of pithy quotes encapsulating "the best of Jane Austen".