⁓ Jane Austen ⁓

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her six major novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are an implicit critique of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism.

Despite of writing only six complete novels, Austen achieved worldwide fame and currently is one of the most influential authors of universal literature. Her most important novels are:

• Sense and Sensibility
• Pride and Prejudice
• Mansfield Park
• Emma
• Northanger Abbey
• Persuasion