Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: Sense and Sensibility , Pride and Prejudice , Mansfield Park , Emmä, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion , which are all considered literary classics today. Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as 'Bridget Jones' and 'Clueless'. The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 'Pride and Prejudice', starring Keira Knightley ('Pirates of the Caribbean') and Matthew Macfadyen ('Succession').
