Jane Austen, one of the nation's most beloved authors, whose face adorns our currency, surely needs no introduction, but while many are familiar with her groundbreaking novels, few have come across her short burlesque work The History of England, which pokes fun at the overly verbose and grand histories of her day. Written when she was just fifteen, this is a comic tour de force that shows her wit developing into...

Jane Austen, one of the nation's most beloved authors, whose face adorns our currency, surely needs no introduction, but while many are familiar with her groundbreaking novels, few have come across her short burlesque work The History of England, which pokes fun at the overly verbose and grand histories of her day. Written when she was just fifteen, this is a comic tour de force that shows her wit developing into the satirical prowess she is remembered for.