250 years later and Jane Austen remains ‘most ardently’ lovedNewsDuration 2:19December 16th marked Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Known for six iconic novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, her characters come to life through romance, humour and themes like class, marriage and self-discovery that many still relate to today. The University of York in the U.K. has a course dissecting her work and examining modern adaptations — and there’s a waitlist every year.

Source: CBC News December 26, 2025 15:34 UTC