Jane Austen

Born: Dec. 16, 1775 in England

Died: 1817

One of the greatest writers in English history, her novels are considered literary masterpieces.

Only wrote 6 books but has millions of devoted fans around the world.

Established herself by commenting on women’s place in society in her novels.

Explored love & marriage in her works which were based, in part, on her life.

She herself embodied the strong-willed and independent women that she wrote about in her stories.

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”