Jane Austen distinguished herself with genius in literature, but she was immersed in all of the arts.
And yet Austen\'s hold on readers\' imaginations owes a debt t.
For her, art functioned as a social bond, solidifying her engagement with community and offering order.
Austen loved dancing, played the piano proficiently, meticulously transcribed piano scores, attended concerts and art exhibits, read broadly, wrote poems, sat for portraits by her sister Cassandra, and performed in theatricals.
Jane Austen distinguished herself with genius in literature, but she was immersed in all of the arts