" Pride and Prejudice "

Author: (British) Austen (Austen/J.) / Liu Yucheng (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist born in the rural town of Steventon. Her father was the local clergyman. Austen did not receive formal schooling but read extensively under her father's guidance. She began writing around the age of 20 and published a total of six major novels. Sense and Sensibility, published in 1811, was her debut work, followed by Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1815). Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were published the year after her death and bear her real name. Austen remained unmarried throughout her life and lived in modest comfort. Due to her rural upbringing, she was exposed to characters such as minor landowners, clergymen, and their tranquil, comfortable lifestyles, which is why her works lack significant social conflicts. With her unique, meticulous observation as a woman, she authentically depicted the small world around her, particularly the marriage and love entanglements between gentlemen and ladies. Her works are characterized by a light, humorous tone and comedic conflicts, making them highly popular among readers.