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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.
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.
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.'
A Guide to Jane Austen’s Novels. Over the course of less than a decade of her tragically short life, Jane Austen changed the literary world forever. Here’s our guide and timeline to all...
Brief overview of the life and times of English Author Jane Austen. Austen's legacy encompasses just 6 major works during her writing career. Detailed biography covering life, death, and major events inbetween. Complete list of Austen-related movies, miniseries', and TV shows.
Read a short biography of Jane Austen. Learn more about Jane Austen's life, times, and work.
Jane Austen 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. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security.
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fiction for fun and profit has become a competitive sport, and Jane Austen and her characters—including a few from her unpublished writings—are at the centre of it.
Visit Jane Austen's House - the Hampshire cottage at which Jane Austen lived and penned her novels, including the timeless Pride and Prejudice. A brief history of Jane Austen's life, from her birth in Steventon to her death in Winchester, via Bath, Southampton and Chawton.
Read a biography about Jane Austen the 19th century novelist. Discover why her novels such as 'Persuasion' and 'Emma' are still well-loved today.
