The Worlds of Jane Austen

Author: Helena Kelly

English | Biography: literary | Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 | Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

Published on 25^th September 2025 by Quarto Publishing PLC (Frances Lincoln) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 208 pages, 150 illustrations
217mm x 267mm x 25mm | 1022g

The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain’s most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, observant fiction reveals just how engaged she was with the issues of her time. This lively and accessible guide explores the people, politics and places that shaped Austen’s life and work. It features expert insight from bestselling author Helena Kelly alongside over 150 photographs, artworks and illustrations that bring her world vividly to life. Whether you are discovering Austen for the first time or returning to her novels with fresh eyes, The Worlds of Jane Austen is the perfect companion for curious readers, literature lovers and admirers of classic storytelling.