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

    Sep 22, 2024 · Quick Facts. Born: December 16, 1775, Steventon, Hampshire, England. Died: July 18, 1817, Winchester, Hampshire (aged 41) Notable Works: “Emma” “Lady Susan” “Mansfield Park” “Northanger Abbey” “Persuasion” “Pride and Prejudice” “Sense and Sensibility” (Show more) Top Questions. What did Jane Austen accomplish? What was Jane Austen’s family like?

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

    3 days ago · Learn about the life and works of Jane Austen, a prominent 18th-century writer who explored the themes of marriage, social class and irony. Find out how her letters, family and legacy shaped her reputation and influence.

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  4. www.chipublib.org › jane-austen-biographyJane Austen Biography - Chicago Public Library

    5 days ago · Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire on December 16, 1775 and grew up in a tight-knit family. She was the seventh of eight children, with six brothers and one sister. Her parents, George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, were married in 1764.

  5. www.britannica.com › biography › Jane-AustenJane Austen - Regency, Satire, Romance | Britannica

    Sep 22, 2024 · Jane Austen - Regency, Satire, Romance: Jane Austen’s three early novels form a distinct group in which a strong element of literary satire accompanies the comic depiction of character and society. Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the impoverished Dashwood sisters.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › Pride-and-PrejudicePride and Prejudice | Summary, Characters, Author, Book, Movie,...

    Sep 10, 2024 · Pride and Prejudice, romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1813. A classic of English literature, written with incisive wit and superb character delineation, it centers on the burgeoning relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

  7. historythings.com › jane-austen-a-woman-before-her-timeJane Austen: A Woman Before Her Time - History Things

    Sep 2, 2024 · We all know Jane Austen’s work, whether you’ve actually read her novels or have just seen movie adaptations. She is one of the most influential female writers to exist and has produced many captivating novels.

  8. guides.lib.virginia.edu › engl8540 › austenLibGuides: ENGL 8540: Jane Austen : Critical & Biographical...

    Sep 5, 2024 · This new biography collects all the surviving letters, providing many valuable new insights into the background to Jane Austen's novels as well as being a highly entertaining social and historical record in its own right.