Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose realism, biting social commentary and masterful use of free indirect speech, burlesque, and irony have earned her a place as one of the most widely read and most beloved writers in English literature.
Austen lived her entire life as part of a small and close-knit family located on the lower...
Date of birth:
- Dec 16, 1775
Date of death:
- Jul 18, 1817
Also known as:
- Jane Austen
