About Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her six major novels — comedies of manners set among the landed gentry of Regency England — turn courtship, family, and money into sharp, tender, endlessly re-readable art.

Born in Hampshire, she wrote in the family sitting room, slipping her pages out of sight when visitors called. Two centuries on, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are as alive as ever.

Recommendations

Where should I begin?

Pride and Prejudice — it has everything that makes Austen Austen: wit, romance, and the slow-burn of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. The perfect introduction.

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Which novel is most underrated?

Persuasion. It’s quieter and more autumnal than the others — a tender second-chance romance written at the height of her powers.

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Is anything available on audio?

Yes! Pride and Prejudice is available as a full-length audiobook, beautifully narrated — ideal for a long walk or a rainy afternoon.

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I’ve read all six novels — what now?

Try the “Beyond the Six” collection: the wicked Lady Susan, the unfinished Watsons, and the surprisingly modern Sanditon.