In her short life Jane Austen wrote six novels. These well loved English classics may have once been regarded as the province of the literature student, but due to recent film and television productions they have gained mass following on both sides of the Atlantic. This DVD explores the development of Austen's style, her bright sparkling wit and her unforgettable characters. See the places Jane wrote about as they are today, from the tranquillity of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, to the hustle and bustle of London. Then step back into the world of Regency Society preserved for all time in the work of Jane Austen.
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