Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Jane Austen at the Bodleian Library on World Book Day

The Bodleian Libraries mark this year’s World Book Day (1 March) with a series of events dedicated to one of the greatest British writers, Jane Austen. These include a one-day display, a lunchtime talk and a book launch.

On display for the first time will be a decorative cross stitch sampler by Jane Austen and a newly-discovered portrait which has been the subject of recent research by Austen