Jane Austen - Wikipedia
WebJane Austen ( / ˈɒstɪn, ˈɔːstɪn / 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.
Jane Austen | Biography, Books, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
Web5 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 treatment of ordinary people in everyday life.
A Guide to Jane Austen’s Novels - PBS
WebOver 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 of Austen’s major published works in...
Jane Austen - Movies, Books & Quotes - Biography
WebApr 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.'.
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 …
Jane Austen Profile: Novelist of the Romantic Period - ThoughtCo
WebMar 2, 2019 · 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's father, George Austen, was an Anglican clergyman, and raised his …
Biography - The Jane Austen Society UK
WebJane Austen: A brief biography. Jane Austen was born at the Rectory in Steventon, a village in north-east Hampshire, on 16th December 1775. She was the seventh child and second daughter of the rector, the Revd George Austen, and …
The Enduring Legacy of Jane Austen - Britannica
WebLong ago in a century far away, “Jane Austen” referred simply to “THE AUTHOR OF ‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE,’ &c. &c.,” as the title page of Emma (1815) identified that novel’s anonymous writer.
Jane Austen - Regency, Satire, Romance | Britannica
WebJane 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 …
BBC - History - Jane Austen
WebJane Austen was born on 16 December 1775 in the village of Steventon in Hampshire. She was one of eight children of a clergyman and grew up in a close-knit family. She began...
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