Pride, Sense, and the Rest

Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s best-known novel, a timeless classic that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Through the story, the novel explores the power of love, humility, and mutual understanding. Austen is widely regarded as one of the most beloved British writers, and in 2022 she was voted the greatest British author of all time in the United Kingdom. Her enduring popularity is due not only to her wit but also to the many successful film adaptations of her novels.

Austen was born on December 16, 1775, and sadly passed away at a young age, 41, due to a serious illness. She never married, but she was not lonely. She grew up in a happy family and learned a great deal from her father, who served as a pastor. Throughout her life, she loved to travel and did so extensively within the country, while also leading an active social life. Six of her novels were published during her lifetime and after her death, in which she brilliantly portrays the social conditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries with sharp humor and remarkable realism.

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Her novels published in print: 

Sense and Sensibility
Pride and Prejudice 
Mansfield Park
Emma
Northanger Abbey
Persuasion

Her unfinished novels:

Lady Susan
The Watsons 
Sanditon

Her novels are available for borrowing from our library and branch libraries in both Hungarian and English: catalogue link

For many people, the locations featured in Austen’s novels represent the true idyllic English countryside, which is why tens of thousands of fans visit these areas every year. Today, themed walking trails guide visitors through these sites. This year, the walking trails were also part of the celebratory programs. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth, the English organized various exhibitions, festivals, and balls throughout the year - and not just in any way: they celebrated in period costumes, with food and music evoking the early 1800s. The commemorations will continue until the end of the year, to the great delight not only of the English but also of fans and tourists.

Some interesting websites on the topic:

Jane Austen's House 

The Jane Austen Centre

Janes Austen Biography