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Jane Austen

Jane Austen was born in Hampshire in 1775, the seventh child and youngest daughter of George Austen, rector of Deane and Steventon, and his wife, Cassandra. She began writing poems, plays and stories for her family from a young age, and her first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, was released by Thomas Egerton to sell-out acclaim in 1811. Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1815) followed, and these were the last of Austen’s works to come out in her lifetime. Her novels, including the posthumously published Northanger Abbey (1818) and Persuasion (1818), are today considered amongst the finest in the English language. She died at Winchester in 1817.

Books by Jane Austen

The Jane Austen Collection

Discover the wit and charm of Jane Austen with The Folio Society’s beautifully illustrated collection. Featuring her six classic novels this elegant set is perfect for long-time fans and new readers alike to enjoy Austen’s timeless stories in style.

Pride and Prejudice

Both a sparkling comedy of manners and a gripping romance, Pride and Prejudice remains one of the best-loved books in the world.

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen’s first novel, produced in series as part of the Folio Jane Austen Collection.

Emma

Published as part of our Jane Austen series, this sparkling edition is introduced by Fay Weldon.

Persuasion

Jane Austen’s final novel shows her at her most moving and mature. Introduced by Siri Hustvedt, and illustrated by Deanna Staffo.

Northanger Abbey

The last of Austen’s novels to be published, this is a tongue-in-cheek tale of the hazards of female friendship and undesirable suitors.

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