Who Was Jane Austen?

Written by Sarah Fabiny and Who HQ · Illustrated by Jerry Hoare

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Uncover the secretive life of a timeless author who critiqued Georgian society.

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107 pages· 7,816 words· Est. 1 hour read· 870L

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Explore the enigmatic life of Jane Austen, whose novels like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma' critiqued the British gentry and the pursuit of marriage. Despite initial anonymity, her works have become timeless classics, inspiring countless adaptations. Discover the private world of this influential author and the societal norms she challenged.

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Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of this beloved author. Although Jane Austen’s works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all around the world. Her writing–principally her five novels–is a critique of the British landed gentry at the end of the eighteenth century, and often a comment on the pursuit of a good match in matters of marriage. Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Northhanger Abbey remain her most famous works. Who Was Jane Austen? reveals the life of this most private author.

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