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Jane Austen (/ ˈ ɒ s t ɪ n, ˈ ɔː s t ɪ n / OST-in, AW-stin; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for ...
Characterizing Jane Austen as a romance writer is at best disputed, [1] and at worst a misconception. [2] [3] Austen wrote novels of manners, with some elements of love and relationships that are vehicles for social commentary. Modern movie adaptations about Austen's books have lead to a misunderstanding of Austen's work. [4]
The 13th-century church of St Nicholas, where Jane's father was rector for 44 years and where Jane worshipped for 25 years, seems little changed from their day. (It is now one of four in the benefice of North Waltham, Steventon, Ashe and Deane.) Inside are memorial tablets to James Austen, his nephew William Knight and their families, together ...
The Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, Jane Austen's parents, lived in Steventon, Hampshire, where Rev. Austen was the rector of the Anglican parish from 1765 until 1801. [2] Jane Austen's immediate family was large and close-knit. She had six brothers—James, George, Charles, Francis, Henry, and Edward—and a beloved older sister ...
Known for her Victorian-era “street” photographs of predominantly working-class and female New Yorkers, Alice Austen lived here at the Staten Island home called Clear Comfort for most of her ...
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Sony Pictures Classics has acquired rights to “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” ahead of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The studio will distribute the film in North ...
Pride and Prejudice is a musical by Bernard J. Taylor based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice.It was first produced as a concept studio recording in London, England, with singers including Peter Karrie, Claire Moore, Christopher Biggins, and others.