“She never wrote a memoir, sat for an interview, or recorded whether she had herself felt the joys and disappointments of love” (Jane Austen Biography, 2012). Even though most of Jane Austen’s life was a mystery, her works of romantic fiction have earned her the title of one of the most popular writers in the English language. Jane Austen’s realism made her an influential writer because her humble beginnings and ability to relate her stories to future generations has made her a successful and influential writer.
On December 16, 1775, Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire in England. Austen was the seventh child and second daughter of Cassandra and George Austen (Alchin, 2016). Her family was struggling financially: however their family strongly …show more content…
In 1797, Austen attempts her first draft of First Impressions which will eventually be known as Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Timeline, 2008). Pride and Prejudice was one of her most well known works that has been used to show insight into human relationships portrayed through Austen’s leading characters Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. Even though technology may change, human nature is still the same which is why Pride and Prejudice has been such an acclaimed novel. Another novel that Austen is well known for is Sense and Sensibility, which was anonymously published in 1811. The novel received reviews, sold about 500 copies. Sense and Sensibility was swiftly forgotten because lack of interest. Both Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility were fist sent to a printing press to be published; however her request was denied, which is why this impulsive decision was considered one of the biggest mistakes in the publishing …show more content…
She is buried in Winchester Cathedral (Jane Austen Timeline, 2008). Austen’s passing was not the end of her legacy because her novels have allowed her a different form of immortality. Her essence still exists today because her thoughts and ideas have impacted the English literature because her works has conveyed realism and irony in ways that has not been used before. Her most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, for example, have been used as the basis for many remakes for movies, plays, and novels (Warren, 2016).
Austen’s works are often considered one of the most relatable novels in literature because if her elegant style and characterization. Her writing has depth and realism that readers are able to relate to. Her style has allowed her to become one of the most successful female writers in history. She has succeeded by incorporating realism into her stories provide truth and satirical humor (Ascarelli, 2004). Austen’s novels are about ordinary people, places, and events which were very different from other authors during this
On December 16, 1775, Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire in England. Austen was the seventh child and second daughter of Cassandra and George Austen (Alchin, 2016). Her family was struggling financially: however their family strongly …show more content…
In 1797, Austen attempts her first draft of First Impressions which will eventually be known as Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Timeline, 2008). Pride and Prejudice was one of her most well known works that has been used to show insight into human relationships portrayed through Austen’s leading characters Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. Even though technology may change, human nature is still the same which is why Pride and Prejudice has been such an acclaimed novel. Another novel that Austen is well known for is Sense and Sensibility, which was anonymously published in 1811. The novel received reviews, sold about 500 copies. Sense and Sensibility was swiftly forgotten because lack of interest. Both Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility were fist sent to a printing press to be published; however her request was denied, which is why this impulsive decision was considered one of the biggest mistakes in the publishing …show more content…
She is buried in Winchester Cathedral (Jane Austen Timeline, 2008). Austen’s passing was not the end of her legacy because her novels have allowed her a different form of immortality. Her essence still exists today because her thoughts and ideas have impacted the English literature because her works has conveyed realism and irony in ways that has not been used before. Her most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, for example, have been used as the basis for many remakes for movies, plays, and novels (Warren, 2016).
Austen’s works are often considered one of the most relatable novels in literature because if her elegant style and characterization. Her writing has depth and realism that readers are able to relate to. Her style has allowed her to become one of the most successful female writers in history. She has succeeded by incorporating realism into her stories provide truth and satirical humor (Ascarelli, 2004). Austen’s novels are about ordinary people, places, and events which were very different from other authors during this