Girl about town: Winchester celebrates Jane Austen

The Hampshire city commemorates one of the UK’s greatest literary figures, with a year-long programme of events

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the most important and influential figures in British literature. The Hampshire-born author created a blueprint for modern-day fiction and her inimitable flair for witty prose, memorable characters and wry reflections on social conventions remains timeless.

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