Zápisník Jane Austenové: Život, doba a dílo – Collinsová Sophie (2025)

Jane Austen's Notebook is a somewhat different biography that provides readers with a complete and detailed story of the life and legacy of the writer, whose true personality is difficult to capture beneath layers of literary and familial myths.

The search for the real Jane Austen may remind today's readers of an archaeological exploration. Her characters are well-known and beloved around the world, leading us to often wonder: what was the author who brought them to life really like?

The book, in the form of a personal notebook, offers a vivid insight into the author's work and lasting influence, examining her personal life, original worldview, and uncovering connections between real events and her novels. Practical aspects of literary operations, such as book publishing and finances, highlight the conditions under which Jane Austen created.

Through rich visual material, the book brings Jane's family and friends closer, as well as the places where she grew up, lived, or visited. Quotes from correspondence and stories break down the superficial view of the writer, whose work has been translated into dozens of languages and retains remarkable power.