What did Jane Austen write about?

Answer 1

Jane Austen's motivation for writing was to cast a satirical light on the societal norms and customs in the late eighteenth/ early nineteenth century in England. Her most famous work, Pride and Prejudice, was a prime example of her social commentary, which often reflected her views on the foolish ceremonies that accompanied the courting process between men and women.

Answer 2

People say that Jane Austen wrote about romance. However, she claimed that was not so. She said, she wrote about the life she knew best.

Many people have said that good writers write about what they know and have experienced. Jane Austen did just that. If you read her books you will notice she only writes in one time period, in one country, and one class of society. That is because she was writing from her experiences. Also, you can see some common themes in her books. For example, there is almost always a man who seems good but turns out to be either bad or deceitful (i.e. Wickham, Churchill, and willoughby).

Now, the reason it seems she wrote about romance is, well she did; but that was not the main point of her writing. During the time when Jane Austen lived, it was very hard for women to get by in the world on their own. Therefor, how well a woman married was of great importance. If a women did not marry well she, as well and her family could end up living in poverty. That is why Jane Austen wrote about love and marriage, because that was a vital part of life; but, when you read her books you will see that the stories are not just about love, but the life struggles, joys, heartaches and triumphs these enduring women experienced.

Answer 3

Jane Austen wrote six novels, of which three, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma, are books I have seen in lists of the greatest novels in the English Language. I think Mansfield Park and Persuasion are really also classics, each for its own reason. The only reason I would not count Northanger Abbey as a classic is that a complete understanding of it requires too much special knowledge of specific books of the period - though I would add that it is a good book to read, even without that knowledge, and is vital to a thorough understand of Jane Austen.

Answer 4

Jane Austen wrote about the social and romantic relationships of the British gentry during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Her novels often explore themes such as love, marriage, class, and gender roles in society, with a keen eye for satire and wit. Some of her most famous works include "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma."

Answer 5

Wrote many popular period books, and there are societies dedicated to the reading of those books and celebration of the authors life.