Watch: Jane Austen literature and passion (ARTE)
Author of major novels before the age of 22 but not published until she was 35
Jane Austen's writing is acclaimed for its subtle observation and characteristic irony. With multiple screen adaptations of her classic novels, such as Pride and Prejudice and Emma, the Austen phenomenon shows no signs of abating.
This documentary delves into the life and work of the English Regency writer on the 250th anniversary of her birth.