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Illustrated Biography: Jane Austen

Illustrated Biography: Jane Austen. Created by D. Miller Period 1. Jane Austen. Born December 16, 1775. At the Steventon Rectory Hampshire, England. Had 6 brothers and one sister, Cassandra.

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Illustrated Biography: Jane Austen

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  1. Illustrated Biography: Jane Austen Created by D. Miller Period 1

  2. Jane Austen • Born December 16, 1775 • At the Steventon Rectory Hampshire, England

  3. Had 6 brothers and one sister, Cassandra. Jane was extremely close to her sister and many of her stories revolve around the strong relationship between her heroine and another female, usually a sister or a cousin.

  4. Sense & Sensibility Published in 1811 – Jane’s first novel About three sisters and their love affairs.

  5. Pride & Prejudice Published 1813 – The story of Elizabeth Bennett and her famous Mr. Darcy. Mrs. Austen’s most famous novel.

  6. Mansfield Park Published 1814 – A story about a young girl named Fanny who goes to live with some wealthy relatives and falls in love with a young man who is in love with another.

  7. Emma Published 1815 – A young, rich woman, Emma, plays matchmaker for all of her willing and unwilling friends.

  8. Persuasion Published 1817 – Anne is the third daughter of a titled but poor father. When she falls in love with a Naval officer, her family disapproves, and proceeds to convince her that he is not worthy of her. But can love win the day.

  9. Northanger Abbey Published 1817 – Catherine , a young women of modest means, goes to Bath with some family friends where she meets a young clergymen. They become great friends; but Catherine is hoping for something more.

  10. A little more about Miss Austen • Although Miss Austen wrote many wonderful love stories, she never married. • She is rumored to have been in love, even attempting to run away and elope. • Miss Austen died at age 41.

  11. Death of a Star • July 18, 1817 of Addison’s or Hodgkin’s disease (supposedly) • She is buried at Winchester Cathedral in Winchester, Hampshire, England • Her last 2 novels were published after her death by her brother, Henry

  12. Summary • The reason that Miss Austen is one of my favorite authors is her ability to develop her characters so that they seem real and become a part of who you are as a reader. • Her way of describing the beautiful scenes in her books helps to transport you to that time and place. • And of course, her use of a smart, self-assured main female character who is generous in spirit helps create lasting impressions that live on long after you are finished reading her stories.

  13. Bibliography • Photos from: http://www.google.com/search?q=jane+austen • Information from: http://www.janeausten.org/

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