The Real Jane Austen:
A Life in Small Things
by Paula Byrne
On 8
March 2013 we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) by celebrating the economic,
political and social achievements of women past, present and future. IWD
has been observed since the early 1900's, a time of great development and
turbulence in the industrialized world that saw a significant growth in
population and the rise of radical ideologies. To honour this day, this article
will focus on a book about a true pioneer in English literature who ignored
cultural expectations for her life to become one of the most celebrated authors
in history.
