Jane Austen

Profile of Jane Austen, one of the most important English-language writers of the 19th century. Her novels bring to life a culture and life style of her place and time.

Select quotations from writer Jane Austen.

Focus is on an email discussion list about Jane Austen. Also includes some common misconceptions about Jane Austen and characters in her novels, and information about a program to search Jane Austen texts. Before posting to the list, read about etiquette and discussion style.

A review of five different books on Jane Austen and her works and time, from the New York Times Review of Books.

Quotations from Jane Austen, plus a few links.

This Austen site includes etexts: Pride and Prejudice, letters, less-known works, links to biographies, bibliographies, graphic images, and more.

Find information on the meetings and publications of JASNA.