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 Jane Austen initially published her works anonymously, with her first novel credited to "A Lady."[([[https://www.academicblock.com/life-and-leisure/top-writers/jane-austen|academicblock]])]
+===== First Novel =====
+"Sense and Sensibility," her first published novel, was released in 1811.[([[https://jasna.org/austen/works/sense-sensibility/|jasna]])]
+===== Popular Works =====
+Her most famous novels include "Pride and Prejudice," "Emma," "Mansfield Park," and "Northanger Abbey."[([[https://www.abebooks.com/books/authors/jane-austen.shtml|abebooks]])]
+===== Financial Independence =====
+Despite being a woman in a male-dominated society, Jane Austen's writing provided her with financial independence.[([[https://encompass.eku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1625&context=honors_theses|encompass]])]
+===== Regency Era =====
+Her works are set in the Regency era and provide keen insights into the social dynamics of that period.[([[https://englishpluspodcast.com/jane-austen-unveiled-timeless-social-commentary-the-immortal-appeal-of-her-novels/|englishpluspodcast]])]
+===== Marriage =====
+Jane Austen never married, although she received at least one marriage proposal.[([[https://www.history.com/news/why-jane-austen-never-married|history]])]
+===== Family Support =====
+Her brother Henry played a significant role in getting her works published.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jane-Austen|britannica]])]
+===== Modest Sales =====
+Her novels were modestly successful during her lifetime but gained immense popularity posthumously.[([[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-40644085|bbc]])]
+===== Health Issues =====
+Jane suffered from ill health in her final years, possibly Addison's disease or lymphoma.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/dec/01/jane-austen-tuberculosis-death|theguardian]])]
+===== Death =====
+She died on July 18, 1817, at the age of 41.[([[https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/jane-austen-200/about-jane-austen|hampshireculture]])]
+===== Burial =====
+Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral.[([[https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/01/008_jane_austen_12pp_dl-kbyg-web.pdf|visitwinchester]])]
+===== Unfinished Works =====
+At her death, she left two unfinished novels, "Sanditon" and "The Watsons."[([[https://homework.study.com/explanation/what-two-novels-were-unfinished-by-jane-austen.html|study]])]
+===== Posthumous Publications =====
+"Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion" were published posthumously in 1818.[([[https://janeaustens.house/object/first-edition-northanger-abbey-and-persuasion/|jane austens house]])]
+===== Writing Style =====
+Austen is known for her sharp wit, keen social observation, and ironic tone.[([[https://medium.com/@gurtrobinson/summary-of-pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-2bf9109f305f|medium]])]
+===== Literary Influence =====
+She was influenced by Samuel Johnson, Fanny Burney, and Samuel Richardson.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-were-Jane-Austen-s-influences|quora]])]
+===== Brother's Memoir =====
+Her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh wrote "A Memoir of Jane Austen" in 1869, bringing renewed attention to her works.[([[https://www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-904?p=emailAY0p5hadukT7g&d=/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-904|oxforddnb]])]
+===== Adaptations =====
+Her novels have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage productions.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-were-Jane-Austen-s-influences|quora]])]
+===== Popularity =====
+ "Pride and Prejudice" remains one of the most beloved novels in English literature.[([[https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Jane-Austen-literature/dp/1687391939|amazon]])]
+===== Letters =====
+Only a small fraction of her letters survive, providing limited insight into her personal life.[([[https://blog.oup.com/2019/07/the-surviving-letters-of-jane-austen/|oup]])]
+===== Cassandra =====
+Jane was very close to her sister Cassandra, who destroyed many of Jane's letters after her death.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Cassandra-Austen-destroy-and-redact-so-many-of-her-sister-Janes-letters|quora]])]
+===== Minimalist Life =====
+She lived a relatively quiet life, focusing on her family and writing.[([[https://chaptersbookstore.com/blogs/news/the-life-and-works-of-jane-austen|chaptersbookstore]])]
+===== Cottage Industry =====
+Her work has spawned a vast "Austen industry" of fan fiction, merchandise, and literary tourism.[([[https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1057/9781137270764.pdf|springer]])]
+===== Home Preservation =====
+Her home in Chawton is now the Jane Austen's House Museum.[([[https://chawtonhouse.org/visit/house/|chawtonhouse]])]
+===== Legacy =====
+Austen's works are celebrated for their enduring themes of love, marriage, and social class.[([[https://www.abookgeek.com/5-reasons-why-jane-austens-works-remain-relevant-today-2/|abookgeek]])]
+===== Commemorative Events =====
+Various events and festivals celebrate her life and works annually.[([[https://listique.com/events/jane-austin-festival|listique]])]
+===== Banknotes =====
+Jane Austen's image appears on the £10 note issued by the Bank of England.[([[https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2017/july/the-new-10-note-unveiled|bankofengland]])]
+===== Statues =====
+There are several statues of Jane Austen, including one in Basingstoke, near her birthplace.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/18/europe/jane-austen-statue-unveiled-bicentenary/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== Letters of Criticism =====
+She wrote letters critiquing the works of her contemporaries.[([[https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/11137/Jane-Austen-letter-critiquing-prosy-contemporary-at-auction|egypttoday]])]
+===== Library =====
+She was an avid reader and had access to her father's extensive library.[([[https://lexcolibrary.com/jane-austen/|lexcolibrary]])]
+===== Modest Fame =====
+Austen experienced only moderate fame during her lifetime compared to her posthumous acclaim.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Jane-Austen-not-experience-fame-and-wealth-for-her-six-novels-that-are-still-read-today|quora]])]
+===== Parody =====
+"Northanger Abbey" is known for its parody of Gothic novels.[([[https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/northangerabbey/themes/|sparknotes]])]
+===== Family's Support =====
+Her family, especially her brother Henry, was instrumental in her literary career.[([[https://www.chipublib.org/jane-austen-biography/|chipublib]])]
+===== Respected Peers =====
+Austen was respected by her contemporaries, including Sir Walter Scott.[([[https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/jane-austen/|udel]])]
+===== Writing Habit =====
+She wrote her novels by hand, often working on small pieces of paper.[([[https://www.themorgan.org/blog/jane-austens-writing-technical-perspective|themorgan]])]
+===== Literary Circle =====
+Though not widely known, she had a small literary circle including family members.[([[https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Summary-Of-Small-Family-Circles-In-Jane-FKEFKQEHAR|bartleby]])]
+===== Complicated Characters =====
+Her characters are often complex and multifaceted, avoiding simple categorization.[([[https://hopeisthewordblog.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-jane-austens-complex-characters/|hopeisthewordblog]])]
+===== Sense of Humor =====
+Her novels are known for their humor and satirical elements.[([[https://www.grin.com/document/381250|grin]])]
+===== Letters to Family =====
+She maintained a lively correspondence with her family, often discussing her writing.[([[https://www.openculture.com/2015/12/jane-austen-writes-a-letter-to-her-sister-while-hung-over.html|openculture]])]
+===== Personal Modesty =====
+Austen was known for her modesty about her writing achievements.[([[https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2017/07/stanford-literary-scholars-reflect-jane-austens-legacy|stanford]])]
+===== Posthumous Fame =====
+Her novels became more widely acclaimed and appreciated after her death, solidifying her status as a literary icon.[([[https://scholarship.rollins.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1044&context=mls|rollins]])]

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