What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

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To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we're pitting Jane Austen's much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. cast your vote in the poll at the end of the article, and let us know the reason for your choice in the comments. It's bonnets at dawn...

Period27 Aug 2025

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  • TitleWhat was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1,293 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Date27 Aug 2025
    DescriptionTo mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we're pitting Jane Austen's much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. cast your vote in the poll at the end of the article, and let us know the reason for your choice in the comments. It's bonnets at dawn...
    Producer/AuthorLucy Thompson, Amanda Vickery, Andrew McInnes, Octavia Cox, Richard de Ritter, Ruvani Ranasinha
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/what-was-jane-austens-best-novel-these-experts-think-they-know-252669
    PersonsLucy Thompson
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Keywords

  • Austen
  • Sense and Sensibility
  • 250 years
  • novels
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • Mansfield Park
  • Emma
  • Northanger Abbey
  • Persuasion
  • Romantic era
  • Nineteenth century