Jane on the Brain

The role of empathy in Jane Austen's novels

As we approach Jane Austen’s 250th birthday later this year, it seems like Jane is on the brain of a lot of devoted readers.

Wendy Jones actually did write a book titled Jane on the Brain: Exploring the Science of Social Intelligence with Jane Austen by Wendy Jones. It’s an exploration of how Jane Austen was able to capture human psychology via relatable…