Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the world's most beloved novelists, though she received no public acclaim during her lifetime. Her first books were published anonymously, listing only "A Lady" as the author. Not until after her death in 1817, at the age of 41, was her identity as an author revealed. Her books have remained in print ever since. While Jane remains best known for her fiction, she was also an occasional poet. Her love for poetry was deep, and she often referenced her favourite poets and poems in her novels.