In today's episode Stephanie looks at MISS AUSTEN which aired on PBS in May. The 4 episode mini-series is based on Gill Hornby's novel, "Miss Austen," which follows Cassandra Austen (Jane Austen's sister) in 1840 as she searches for the letters Jane wrote to her friends and family.
In history, Cassandra Austen is known for burning the majority of Jane's correspondence and it has been a mystery why ever since. Hornby creates a narrative that answers why she did this, and gets audiences to learn and appreciate Cassandra in the process.
Watch it now on PBS Passport, Amazon Prime Video, or by buying the DVD.
Time Stamps:
Historical Context 15:12
Jane Austen "Biopics" 27:49
Miss Austen Book vs Show 46:20
Closing 58:48
References:
Miss Austen mini-series (2025)
"Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby
Graphic Novel Biography--The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas and illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
Masterpiece Studio Podcast
What the Austen? (Podcast)
Jane Austen Investigates by Julia Golding
Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull
Jane Austen Mysteries by Stephanie Barron
Becoming Jane (2007)
Miss Austen Regrets (2007)
Chawton House Instagram: @janeaustenshouse
Lucy Worsley's novel: Jane Austen at Home
JASNA article: https://jasna.org/austen/screen/other/becoming-jane-sorting-fact-from-fiction/
Instagram: @perioddramastyle
Swoonworthy podcast
Jo Baker's novel Longbourn
Persuasion
Discover Britain article: https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/how-accurate-is-miss-austen/#:~:text=Miss%20Austen%20spoilers%20ahead.,fever%20and%20died%20in%201797.
"The Elopement" by Gill Hornby
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
Other Bennet Sister News: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-other-bennet-sister-cast-premiere-date-trailer-book/
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