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The two Scottish female novelists who outsold and inspired Jane Austen

By Cleo O'Callaghan Yeoman, Postdoctoral Researcher, English and Digital Humanities, University College Cork

Last year marked 250 years of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-known authors. Her enduring appeal is reflected in the myriad celebrations that took place to honour this anniversary, including exhibitions, festivals and a special six-part podcast series from The Conversation.

Austen at 250 cemented her global status as one of the most-loved literary figures of all time.…

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