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Jane Austen fans invited to sit with, and on, her most famous works
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Book lovers and fans of Mr. Darcy, this is for you! Benches shaped like open books have been unveiled in and around the birthplace of beloved novelist Jane Austen. /CFP Photo
Book lovers and fans of Mr. Darcy, this is for you! Benches shaped like open books have been unveiled in and around the birthplace of beloved novelist Jane Austen. /CFP Photo
The art installation is part of events to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death this year. /CFP Photo
The art installation is part of events to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death this year. /CFP Photo
In all, 24 “BookBenches” have been set up in and around Basingstoke, near where Austen was born and spent 25 years. /CFP Photo
In all, 24 “BookBenches” have been set up in and around Basingstoke, near where Austen was born and spent 25 years. /CFP Photo
Each bench has been inspired by her works, which include such classics as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. /CFP Photo
Each bench has been inspired by her works, which include such classics as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. /CFP Photo
The installation will remain in place until September. /CFP Photo
The installation will remain in place until September. /CFP Photo