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Jane Austen

About The Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels—Sense and SensibilityPride and PrejudiceMansfield ParkEmma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion—which observe and critique the British gentry of the late eighteenth century. Her mastery of wit, irony, and social commentary made her a beloved and acclaimed author in her lifetime, a distinction she still enjoys today around the world.

Books by Jane Austen