Collection: Jane Austen

12/16/1775 - 7/18/1817

Jane Austen, an English novelist, illuminated the early 19th-century literary landscape with her keen social observations and witty prose. With a focus on the British landed gentry, Austen's novels, including "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma," provide timeless insights into human relationships, manners, and class distinctions. Her astute character portrayals and satirical commentary on societal norms have earned her a lasting place in English literature. Despite publishing anonymously during her lifetime, Austen's works gained posthumous acclaim, influencing countless writers and adaptations across various media. Her legacy endures as a chronicler of the human condition and a pioneer of the novel of manners.