Jane 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 on the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Jane Austen was an English writer who first gave the novel its distinctly modern character through her treatment of ordinary people in everyday life. Her novels include Sense and Sensibility …

He unveiled her as Jane Austen, connecting her to her work for the first time in her career. In many ways, Jane Austen embodied the very strong-natured, head-strong women that were her stories.

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16 hours ago · Who is Jane Austen? Get her complete biography, famous works, novels in order, quotes, and facts about her 250th birthday.

14 hours ago · 250 Years of Jane Austen, in 25 Things To capture the writer’s brief life and enormous impact, we assembled a sampling of the wealth, wonder and weirdness she has brought to our lives.

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 …

2 days ago · Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a …

Read a biography about Jane Austen the 19th century novelist. Discover why her novels such as 'Persuasion' and 'Emma' are still well-loved today.

1 day ago · On the novelist's 250th birthday, a UVA English professor explains why Austen's vivid characters and universal themes continue to resonate.