Welcome to JaneAusten.org
"Where youth and diffidence are united, it requires uncommon steadiness of reason to resist the attraction of being called the most charming girl in the world."
Jane Austen is a well known and much loved English author. Her fans today number in the millions and since the advent of motion pictures, her novels have been turned into film at an almost regular pace. Though just having publish a mere six novels, those few works have become the basis for the true romance story since their appearance on the scene in the early 1800's. Today, Jane Austen is as popular as ever and revered as much as any literary figure in history. This site is a testament to her works, her life and her particular understanding of the world she lived in.
This piece is based on a work completed by Evert Duykinck in 1873 based on the famous
Austen drawing by Jane's sister Cassandra.
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Jane Austen Biography
Our Jane Austen biography attempts to put the life of this well loved author into concise perspective. Her life is just as important as her works and a Jane Austen biography continues to be one of the more searched-for articles on the internet. Jane Austen Biography |
Jane Austen Novels
Set your favorite cup of tea, grab that favorite throw and cuddle up to your monitor. We offer up the celebrated works of Jane Austen completely online in a book-style format. Peruse the cast of characters and their relations to one another, select any chapter to read or bookmark one for future use. Whatever Jane Austen work you're looking for, you'll find it in these pages.
Online Jane Austen Novels
Pride & Prejudice | Sense & Sensibility | Persuasion
Northanger Abbey | Mansfield Park
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Jane Austen Quotes
A collection of quotes as presented here that come from Jane Austen herself or one of her many identifiable and colorful characters. Jane Austen Quotes |
Jane Austen Movies
Movies based on Jane Austen works number more than the works themselves - such is the endearing feeling towards Ms. Austen (and her beloved characters) by her millions of adoring fans. You'll find a comprehensive listing of the motion picture adaptations of the works by Jane Austen. Jane Austen Movies Listing |
Jane Austen Timeline
The life of Jane Austen and the time in which she lived directly reflected the works she produced. It is important for the reader to understand the life of the artist as this directly influences the works they produce. Jane Austen is no different, tackling topics that were important in her day. Jane Austen Life Timeline |
Regency Period Glossary
Our Regency Glossary covers the words that the reader might not be familiar with when it comes to reading works nearly 200 years old. When in doubt, check out the glossary and find some perspective on what exactly is being referred to in her writings. Regency Glossary |
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