16 December - Jane Austen birth anniversary

 

Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, England. 

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist known for her works of romantic fiction, which are set among the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her novels often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security. Austen's writing is known for its wit, irony, and keen observation of social manners and relationships.

Some of her most famous works include:

1. "Sense and Sensibility" (1811)
2. "Pride and Prejudice" (1813)
3. "Mansfield Park" (1814)
4. "Emma" (1815)
5. "Northanger Abbey" (1817)
6. "Persuasion" (1817)

Austen's novels are celebrated for their insightful portrayal of the lives and morals of the British landed gentry in the early 19th century. Her characters and stories have continued to captivate readers, and her works have been adapted into numerous films and television series. Despite achieving only modest success during her lifetime, Austen's novels have since gained widespread recognition and are considered classics of English literature.

  She passed away on 18 July 1817, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, at the age of 41.