"There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature."

Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)
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About Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her six major novels, which interpret, critique, and comment on the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her works often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security. Austen's novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, are celebrated for their realism, wit, and social commentary. Despite not achieving much fame during her lifetime, Austen has since become one of the most widely read authors in English literature.

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