Jane Austen

Jane Austen (December 16, 1775 – July 18, 1817) was a prominent English novelist whose work is considered part of the Western canon. Despite living the sheltered life of a spinster, her insights into women's lives and her mastery of form and irony made her arguably the most noted and influential novelist of her era.

Jane Austen in modern times

Austen's work is today considered an important part of the English literary canon. It is taught in universities and is the subject of a massive body of scholarly and critical work. The novels are also widely read by ordinary people, simply for pleasure. In popular culture, the novels have been adapted in a great number of film and television series, varying greatly in their faithfulness to the originals.

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