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The finest and most enduring works of art are not necessarily those that dazzle by superficial brilliance or stun by sheer size and power. The six novels of Jane Austen, for example, so deceptively tranquil and un- assuming, rank among the greatest contributions to nineteenth century world literature. Jane Austen was not obviously equipped either by temperament or environment to emerge as one of the leading novelists of her age. She led a relatively isolated existence, seemingly unaware of the world-shattering political events of her time, and severely restricted in the range of her social con- tacts. Yet she possessed unflagging energy, acute powers of observation and intelligence, penetrating wit and the gift of analysing human motives and behaviour soberly and unsentimentally. These talents enabled her to create a teeming new world of her own imagination, and qualified her to play no small part in bringing to perfection the new art form of her time the English novel. The six novels, subtly varied and contrasted, abound in tenderness and humour, and are animated by a wealth of unforgettable characters. No sensitive reader can fail to succumb to the charm of Jane Austen, to be ama

Author

Jane Austen, 1775-1817

Publisher

[publisher not identified]

Published

1977

Language

EN

ISBN

9780600006039

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Humanities

Rating

4.6 / 5 (592 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14