LIFE 1
When was she born?
In 1775
Did she publish her books with her name?
No, they were all published anonymously
When did the Novel become most popular?
By the end of the 18th century
When was 'Sense and Sensibility' published?
In 1811
What is the story about?
The fortunes of young lovers: their trials, misunderstandings, reversals, triumphs
When did she die?
In 1817
Who was her best friend?
Her sister Cassandra
Which social classes were portrayed in the Novel of Manners?
The middle classes
What was the final title of the book "First Impressions"?
Pride and Prejudice
Who are the main characters?
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy
How old was she when she died?
She was 42
Did she ever get married?
She never got married
What does the Novel of Manners deal with?
It deals with middle class behaviour in everyday situations and their values
Which books were published posthumously?
'Persuasion' and 'Northanger Abbey'
Who embodies Pride and who Prejudice?
Both (mainly Darcy pride and Elizabeth prejudice)
Was she an only child? If not, how many siblings did she have?
She was the seventh of eight children
Was she famous among her contemporaries?
Yes, even Walter Scott and George IV admired her work
Which are the main topics of the Novel of Manners?
Marriage, social behaviour, domestic life, complications of love and frienship
What book was really appreciated by Sir Walter Scott?
'Emma'
What effect arouse from the use of third-person narration?
She positions herself close to the mind and consciousness of one character and presents the action from her point of view
What did her father do?
He was a clergyman/ the rector of the parish/ church
Who supported her professional carrer?
She was supported by her brother Henry
What kind of narrator Jane Austen employs?
Omniscent narrator speaking in the third person
Tell 2 aspects that characterise her work
Irony, happy ending, dialogues
Apart from third-person narrator what other narrators are used? Through what means?
First-person narration through letters