Jane Austen, Manuscript of chapters 10 and 11 of 'Persuasion', July 1816, Egerton MS 3038, ff. 5v–6r.
Credit: British Library
Jane Austen at 250
A Jane Austen display in our Treasures Gallery.
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About Jane Austen at 250
Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of the novelist Jane Austen, this small display brings together unique manuscripts and rare editions, from her earliest writing to her final completed novel, Persuasion. These items offer tangible glimpses into Austen’s life and legacy as well as the literary evolution of her famous novels.
