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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jane_AustenJane Austen - Wikipedia

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   Jane Austen (/ ˈ ɒ s t ɪ n, ˈ ɔː s t ɪ n / OST-in, AW-stin; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Jane-AustenJane Austen | Biography, Books, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Jane Austen (born December 16, 1775, Steventon, Hampshire, England—died July 18, 1817, Winchester, Hampshire) was an English writer who first gave the novel its distinctly modern character through her treatment of ordinary people in everyday life.

   • English novelist Jane Austen (1775–1817) wrote about unremarkable people in unremarkable situations of everyday life, and yet she shaped such mater...
   • Jane Austen was the seventh of eight children. Her closest companion throughout her life was her elder sister, Cassandra. Their father was a schola...
   • Jane Austen is known for six novels: Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), and Persuasion a...

4. www.janeausten.orgJane Austen - Biography, Life Timeline, Books, Movies, Quotes,...

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   Learn about the life and works of Jane Austen, the English author of six classic novels. Explore her legacy in movies, TV, and modern adaptations, and discover her style and influence in the Regency period.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › history › historic_figuresBBC - History - Jane Austen

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Jane Austen, an English novelist who wrote witty and insightful books about the 19th century society. Find out how she published her novels anonymously and why they are still popular today.

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Jane Austen was a Georgian era author, best known for her social commentary in novels including 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma.'

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8. www.pbs.org › specialfeatures › a-guide-to-jane-austens-novelsA Guide to Jane Austen’s Novels - PBS

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   Learn about the six published novels of Jane Austen, the literary genius who changed the world with her wit and insight. Discover the stories, characters, themes and historical context of each novel, as well as the MASTERPIECE adaptations you may have seen.

9. www.britannica.com › biography › The-Enduring-Legacy-of-JaneThe Enduring Legacy of Jane Austen - Britannica

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   The Internet has changed the messaging around and about Jane Austen. Writing fan fiction for fun and profit has become a competitive sport, and Jane Austen and her characters—including a few from her unpublished writings—are at the centre of it.