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Jane Austen
1775–1817 · English
About the author
Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose works are celebrated for their sharp social commentary, psychological depth, and masterful use of free indirect discourse. Born in Steventon, Hampshire, she was the seventh child of a clergyman and began writing early in life. Her major novels—Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), and Mansfield Park (1814)—were published anonymously during her lifetime, gaining modest recognition. Austen’s fiction focuses on the lives of the landed gentry, particularly women navigating courtship and economic dependence. Her irony and moral clarity set her apart from contemporaries. Though she died at 41, her six completed novels have become enduring classics, influencing countless writers and inspiring adaptations. Today, Austen is regarded as one of the greatest English novelists, with her works studied for their nuanced portrayal of human relationships and social structures.
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