Jane Austen

Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose works are among the most beloved in English literature. Known for her sharp wit, keen social commentary, and timeless exploration of human relationships, she authored six major novels, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma.

Born in Hampshire, Austen lived a quiet life but observed the complexities of society and class with remarkable insight. Her novels, often centered on themes of love, marriage, and morality, continue to captivate readers and inspire adaptations worldwide. Austen’s enduring influence cements her as one of the greatest literary figures of all time.

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  • 1775–1817
  • Female
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    Northanger Abbey

    When seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland arrives in Bath with her head spinning from gothic novels, she expects to find mystery, danger, and brooding heroes lurking in every shadowed corner. Instead, she discovers something far more treacherous: the labyrinth of human nature itself, where friends may deceive and enemies may charm, and where her own imagination proves both her greatest asset and most dangerous flaw. As Catherine navigates the glittering social world of Regency England, she must learn to distinguish between the thrilling fantasies she craves and the quieter, more complex truths of real affection and genuine character. Can a young woman raised on tales of midnight terrors find happiness in a world where the most profound revelations happen not in crumbling castles, but in drawing rooms and ballrooms? Austen’s most playful novel asks whether we must abandon our dreams entirely to embrace reality, or if wisdom lies in learning which dreams are worth keeping.

    • Originally Published: 1817
    • Publisher: Collins Classics, 2010
    • Genre: Gothic Satire
    • Pages: 230
    • BookType: Hardcopy (Paperback)
    • ISBN: 9780007368600
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    Pride & Prejudice

    In a world where marriage is both a social ladder and a battlefield, Pride & Prejudice unfolds as a sparkling duel of intellect, wit, and wounded hearts. Elizabeth Bennet, fierce in mind and spirit, meets her match in the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy—yet behind their verbal skirmishes lies a deeper reckoning with class, character, and the illusions we cast on others and ourselves. Can love survive first impressions, or is true intimacy only forged through humility and hard-won understanding? With its graceful prose and sharp social commentary, this is a tale where decorum masks desire, and every glance or silence carries the weight of unspoken truths. Elegant, biting, and deeply human, it is a love story that resists simplicity—just like the people at its heart.

    • Originally Published: 1813
    • Publisher : Wordsworth Classics, 1993
    • Pages: 325
    • Genre: Fiction, Romance novel, Satire, Regency romance, Novel of manners
    • Book Type: Hardcopy
    • ISBN-13: 978-1853260001
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