Jane Austen - Wikipedia
WEBJane 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. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for ...
Jane Austen | Biography, Books, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · 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 …
A Guide to Jane Austen’s Novels - PBS
WEBLearn all about Jane Austen's novel in order, including fascinating background and insights from an Austen expert!
Jane Austen - Movies, Books & Quotes - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · Famous Authors & Writers. Famous British People. Jane Austen was a Georgian era author, best known for her social commentary in novels including 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Pride and Prejudice'...
Jane Austen - Biography, Life Timeline, Books, Movies, Quotes, …
WEBBrief 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 …
Jane Austen Biography
WEBJane Austen came into the world on December 16th, 1775. Born to Reverend George Austen of the Steventon rectory and Cassandra Austen of the Leigh family. She was to be their seventh child and only the second daughter to the couple. Her siblings were made up largely of brothers, which in some ways forced a close relationship with her elder ...
Jane Austen’s Books In Order - Jane Austen's Best Books
WEBAug 1, 2022 · Jane Austen’s stories are timeless, and worth a read—even outside of English lit class. Here, a guide to her books in order.
Jane Austen: A Guide To Her Life, Books, Facts & Death
WEBJun 17, 2021 · Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most recognised names in English literature. Her six major novels – Pride and Prejudice; Sense and Sensibility; Persuasion; Mansfield Park; Northanger Abbey and Emma – are considered classics today, renowned for their portrayal of English middle-class life in the early 19th century
Jane Austen Profile: Novelist of the Romantic Period - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 2, 2019 · Humanities › History & Culture. Profile of Jane Austen. Novelist of the Romantic Period. Stock Montage / Archive Photos / Getty Images. By. Jone Johnson Lewis. Updated on March 02, 2019. Known for: popular novels of the Romantic period. Dates: December 16, 1775 - July 18, 1817. About Jane Austen.
Jane Austen: A Life | Jane Austen's House
WEBJane Austen was born in 1775 and grew up in the small Hampshire village of Steventon, where her father was a Church of England clergyman. The Austen household was large, with eight children – six boys and two girls – as well as additional pupils, for Rev. George Austen supplemented his clerical income by taking in boy pupils as boarders.
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