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Jane Austen (1775–1817) authored several enduring novels that critique the British landed gentry at the turn of the 19th century. She published six major novels, including "Pride and Prejudice" (1813) and "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), which are celebrated for their wit, social observation, and insights into the lives of women. more Jane Austen (1775–1817) authored several enduring novels that critique the British landed gentry at the turn of the 19th century. She published six major novels, including "Pride and Prejudice" (1813) and "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), which are celebrated for their wit, social observation, and insights into the lives of women. "Emma" (1815) is another notable work that showcases her keen character development and narrative skill. Austen's novels often explore themes of love, marriage, and social status, and they continue to be widely read and studied. She lived her entire life in Hampshire, England, where she wrote her works and maintained a close-knit family life. Austen died on July 18, 1817. less

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"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book"
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