Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, England.¹⁾

She was the seventh of eight children in her family.²⁾

Jane was primarily educated at home by her father, George Austen, and older brothers.³⁾

She began writing at a young age, creating stories and poems for her family's amusement.⁴⁾

Her early works, written between ages 11 and 18, are known as her Juvenilia.⁵⁾

Jane Austen initially published her works anonymously, with her first novel credited to “A Lady.”⁶⁾

“Sense and Sensibility,” her first published novel, was released in 1811.⁷⁾

Her most famous novels include “Pride and Prejudice,” “Emma,” “Mansfield Park,” and “Northanger Abbey.”⁸⁾

Despite being a woman in a male-dominated society, Jane Austen's writing provided her with financial independence.⁹⁾

Her works are set in the Regency era and provide keen insights into the social dynamics of that period.¹⁰⁾

Jane Austen never married, although she received at least one marriage proposal.¹¹⁾

Her brother Henry played a significant role in getting her works published.¹²⁾

Her novels were modestly successful during her lifetime but gained immense popularity posthumously.¹³⁾

Jane suffered from ill health in her final years, possibly Addison's disease or lymphoma.¹⁴⁾

She died on July 18, 1817, at the age of 41.¹⁵⁾

Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral.¹⁶⁾

At her death, she left two unfinished novels, “Sanditon” and “The Watsons.”¹⁷⁾

“Northanger Abbey” and “Persuasion” were published posthumously in 1818.¹⁸⁾

Austen is known for her sharp wit, keen social observation, and ironic tone.¹⁹⁾

She was influenced by Samuel Johnson, Fanny Burney, and Samuel Richardson.²⁰⁾

Her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh wrote “A Memoir of Jane Austen” in 1869, bringing renewed attention to her works.²¹⁾

Her novels have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage productions.²²⁾

“Pride and Prejudice” remains one of the most beloved novels in English literature.²³⁾

Only a small fraction of her letters survive, providing limited insight into her personal life.²⁴⁾

Jane was very close to her sister Cassandra, who destroyed many of Jane's letters after her death.²⁵⁾

She lived a relatively quiet life, focusing on her family and writing.²⁶⁾

Her work has spawned a vast “Austen industry” of fan fiction, merchandise, and literary tourism.²⁷⁾

Her home in Chawton is now the Jane Austen's House Museum.²⁸⁾

Austen's works are celebrated for their enduring themes of love, marriage, and social class.²⁹⁾

Various events and festivals celebrate her life and works annually.³⁰⁾

Jane Austen's image appears on the £10 note issued by the Bank of England.³¹⁾

There are several statues of Jane Austen, including one in Basingstoke, near her birthplace.³²⁾

She wrote letters critiquing the works of her contemporaries.³³⁾

She was an avid reader and had access to her father's extensive library.³⁴⁾

Austen experienced only moderate fame during her lifetime compared to her posthumous acclaim.³⁵⁾

“Northanger Abbey” is known for its parody of Gothic novels.³⁶⁾

Her family, especially her brother Henry, was instrumental in her literary career.³⁷⁾

Austen was respected by her contemporaries, including Sir Walter Scott.³⁸⁾

She wrote her novels by hand, often working on small pieces of paper.³⁹⁾

Though not widely known, she had a small literary circle including family members.⁴⁰⁾

Her characters are often complex and multifaceted, avoiding simple categorization.⁴¹⁾

Her novels are known for their humor and satirical elements.⁴²⁾

She maintained a lively correspondence with her family, often discussing her writing.⁴³⁾

Austen was known for her modesty about her writing achievements.⁴⁴⁾

Her novels became more widely acclaimed and appreciated after her death, solidifying her status as a literary icon.⁴⁵⁾