Jane Austen Collected editions

Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) was an English novelist whose keen wit, elegant prose, and sharp social commentary have made her one of the most enduring figures in world literature. Her novels — including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion — explore themes of love, class, and morality with a finely tuned sense of irony.

Writing during the Regency era, Austen crafted stories that balanced romance with incisive critiques of social conventions, particularly those surrounding women’s roles and marriage. Her works have inspired countless adaptations and remain as fresh and relevant today as when they were first penned.

Through her unforgettable characters and masterful observation of human nature, Jane Austen secured her place as a cornerstone of English literature.