7 Must Read Jane Austen Books

Zee Media Bureau
Jan 06, 2025

Pride and Prejudice

Published in 1813, is a novel of manners. It follows the character development of Elizabeth, who learns the impact of impulsive judgements and begins to recognize the difference between fake and actual goodness.

Persuasion

Persuasion, published in 1817, is a novel concerning a 27 years old Englishwoman Anne Elliot whose family rents their home to an admiral and his wife to reduce their expenses and debt.

Sense and Sensibility

Published in 1811,it is a novel about the Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they are forced to leave the family estate and move to a house on their relative Sir John Middleton's estate.

Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey, published in 1818, is a novel about Catherine Morland, a young woman who, influenced by Gothic novels, explores romance and reality during her stay at Northanger Abbey.

Emma

Published in 1815, it is a novel about a wealthy, woman Emma Woodhouse who enjoys matchmaking others but often misjudges romantic situations and learns lessons of love, humility, and self awareness

Mansfield Park

Published in 1814, it is a novel about Fanny Price, a poor girl raised by wealthy relatives, who faces family conflicts and moral dilemmas ultimately finding love and personal growth.

Lady Susan

Published in 1871, it is a novel about a widowed woman, Lady Susan who uses her wit and beauty to manipulate young men to arrange marriages for herself and her daughter while causing romantic complications.

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