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Rear Admiral Charles John Austen CB (23 June 1779 – 7 October 1852) was an officer in the Royal Navy and the youngest brother of novelist Jane Austen. He served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and beyond, eventually rising to the rank of rear-admiral.
Jane Austen ( / ˈɒstɪn, ˈɔːstɪn / OST-in, AW-stin; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
The discussion is divided into four sections: 1) the overall geopolitical and military situation and its impact on the country; 2) the oft-overlooked service of the Austen men; 3) the lifetime naval careers of Frank and Charles, and the efforts of the family to help their advancement; and, finally, 4) the way Jane weaves the war into her novels ...
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- 1811: Sense and Sensibility. What It’s About: Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwoods, sisters Elinor and Marianne, and their romantic endeavors.
- 1813: Pride and Prejudice. What It’s About: The renowned novel Pride and Prejudice tells the story of the Bennet family, consisting of five daughters whom Mrs. Bennet is anxious to see married off.
- 1814: Mansfield Park. What It’s About: Mansfield Park tells the story of Fanny Price, a young woman whose family sent her to live with her wealthy (and unkind) aunt and uncle when she was just a child.
- 1816: Emma. What It’s About: Austen’s fourth published novel tells the story the young, spoiled and lively Emma Woodhouse, who sometimes plays matchmaker in her small, fictional village and enjoys meddling in the lives of others, but she means well.
May 13, 2024 · Pride and Prejudice, romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1813. A classic of English literature, written with incisive wit and superb character delineation, it centers on the burgeoning relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.
- Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1813. It has inspired many stage and screen produ...
- Jane Austen is the author of Pride and Prejudice. She published three other novels during her lifetime: Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, and...
- Pride and Prejudice follows the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich...
- The famous first sentence of Pride and Prejudice is: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, mu...
- Pride and Prejudice was originally titled First Impressions.
Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, published in 1813. A novel of manners, it follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
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Charles and Francis Austen were Royal Navy officers, both serving in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Henry Austen was a militia officer, clergyman and banker; it was he who...
