Novelist · 1775 – 1817
Jane Austen
Little-Known Facts
- All of Austen's novels were published anonymously; her name appeared on her books only after her death.
- She wrote at a small table in the family parlor, reportedly hiding her pages when visitors arrived.
Myths & Misconceptions
Were Austen's novels mere light romances?
No. Beneath their romantic plots lies sharp social criticism, irony, and acute observation of the constraints women faced.