Jane Austen was an English novelist known for implicitly interpreting, criticising and commenting on the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
An 1813 novel of manners by Jane. It follows the life of Elizabeth Bennet, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgements and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
Published in 1818, Northanger Abbey is a parody of Gothic fiction, written as a fireside entertainment. The story concerns Catherine Morland, the young protagonist, and her journey to understand herself.
One of her best novels, it was published on 20 Dec 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot whose family moves to lower their expenses and reduce their debt by renting their home to an admiral and his wife. The novel is a glittery comedy of the second encounter when Anne meets her ex-fiance, Captain Fredrick Wentworth.
It is a story of two sisters and their search for love and security. Jane in this novel sensitively explores the problems of disclosing feelings in a society governed by rules and constant scrutiny.
One of the most famous books by Jane, the novel explores the life of Emma Woodhouse, who is spoilt, rich and beautiful. Emma wants to help her friends but she's too insensitive to realise that her attempts at matchmaking lead to chaos and misunderstandings.
This is an unfinished novel by Jane Austen. She started a novel called The Brothers, later titled Sanditon, and completed eleven chapters before stopping work due to illness. A show of the same name was also released and gained popularity.
Austen's third published novel, Mansfield Park is the most controversial book written by her. It explores the life of Fanny Price, the protagonist who is a quiet and timid child sent by her poor parents to live with their wealthy relatives. The rich family also looks down on Fanny, but she finds comfort in the kindness of the fourth kid, Edmund.