This week marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of author Jane Austen.
Despite having published only six books, she is one of the best-known and best-loved authors in history
The connection her readers feel to her is illustrated by a basket by her graveside which is overflowing with handwritten letters addressed to her.
So what is it about Jane Austen that keeps her relevant, and so loved?
Dr Naomi Walker is an Associate Lecturer in English Literature, The Open University in Milton Keyes in the UK and she joins Emile Donovan.
Jane Austen Photo: CC 3.0 BY-SA / Gresham College
