Published in 1813 and considered by many to be the first romance novel, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice still tops the chart as a favorite read. Literary experts share why the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy continues to win the...

Believe it or not, there is a group of Jane Austen fans who call themselves Janeites and gather each year to celebrate all things Austen, dancing, and dressing in period-authentic clothing. In this video, one devoted fan shares...

More than 15 of Jane Austen's novels have been adapted into films. While viewers enjoy the lush sets, period costumes, and the depictions of eighteenth-century British gentry, what is often lost in these adaptations is Austen's satire. A...

Jane Austen wrote about strong women, social boundaries, and relationship dynamics in the early 19th century to educate her readers about the state of humanity. Learn more about the themes woven throughout her works,...

More than twenty-five free audio or video files from renowned scholars which provide some in-depth literary criticism as well as the scope of literary history. Many of these are university lectures while others are interviews from...

The romance between Edward and Elinor is, for many, the heart of Sense and Sensibility, and Edward's proposal serves as the climax of the 2008 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. From the moment Edward arrives...

In this scene from the 2008 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, the Dashwood sisters and their mother first see their new home, Barton Cottage, a simple dwelling set against the tumultuous north Devon coast-and...

Within the first 10 minutes of this 2008 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, we learn much about the plot, characters, and meaning of the novel. After the death of Henry Dashwood, his widow and their three...

This is a collection of three videos from the 2008 MASTERPIECE adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility." Teaching materials are included.

Charlotte Heywood is shocked to learn that slavery still flourishes around the world, in this video excerpt from Sanditon: Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Charlotte discovers that Otis Molyneux-an educated, free...

When Georgiana Lambe, an heiress from the West Indies, is asked about her opinions on marriage, she declares that she doesn't wish to be any man's "property," in this video excerpt from Sanditon: Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's...

When Charlotte Heywood offers her forthright opinions of the Parker brothers, she is chastised by the dashing Sidney Parker, in this video excerpt from Sanditon Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. The brief encounter...

Examine a pivotal scene in which Emma finally realizes the consequences of her actions after being admonished by Mr. Knightley, in this excerpt from the 2009 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. As Mr. Knightley chastises Emma...

Examine how Emma's surprising views on marriage reflect the limited opportunities for women in Regency England, in this excerpt from the 2009 Masterpiece adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. In this scene, Harriet is shocked to hear Emma...

This is a collection of three video clips from the production of Sanditon: MASTERPIECE, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Teaching materials and an Austen biography are included.

Professor Kathryn Sutherland explores Jane Austen manuscripts, discussing the significance of her dense handwriting and lack of punctuation. [3:06]

Professor Kathryn Sutherland discusses Jane Austen's ground-breaking use of social realism and her focus on the mundanity of everyday life. [5:19]

Professor Kathryn Sutherland considers Jane Austen's portrayal of female characters and her harshly moralistic outlook. [2:26]

Professor Kathryn Sutherland considers the depiction of public and private spaces in Jane Austen's novels. [2:58]

Professor Kathryn Sutherland discusses the importance of marriage and its relationship to financial security and social status for women in Jane Austen's novels. [1:28]