Jane Austen

          Jane Austen was born on 16^th  Decmber 1775 . She lived in the village of Steventon . in Hampshire , in the south of England . Her father was the Clergyman of the church in Steventon . Jane had six brothetrs and one sister – Cassandra .

          From 1782 to 1784 Jane and Cassandra lived at a school . From 1785 , Jane learnt English literature , English language , Frensh , Ltalian and music . She read poetry and novels . Jane'sbrother , Edward , lived with Thomas and Catherine Knight . Mr and Mrs Knight had a large house – godmesham Park – in kent . Jane and her sister often visited Edward at Godmersham Park .

         From 1801 , the Austens lived in Bath , in the south-west of England . In Bath , Jane and Cassandra went to balls and to theaters . They enjoyed dancing and seeing plays . But Jane was not happy . Did she fall in love ? We do not know . But Jane Austen never got married .

         In 1805 , Jane's father died . Then , Mrs Austen , Jane and Casandra lived in Southamptom . Southampyon is on the south Coast ot England . It is a big port . Jane's brother , Frank , lived there .

        From 1810 , the three women lived in Chawton , inHampshire . Jane wrote   letters and books . Cassandra took care of the house . They visited their brothers and their families . Jane Austen was a kind , intelligent and amusing woman . She often laughted .

        In 1816 , Jane Austen become ill . Cassandra took care of her . Jane died on 18^th  July 1817 . She was 41 years old . Jane Austen did not write many books .

        Her novels are :

Sense and Sensibility (1811) , Pride and Prejudice (1813) , Mansfield Park (1814) ,

Abbey and Persuasion (1818) were Publishied after Jane Austen had died .

        Milions of people have read her books . mamy films have been , made of her stories .  

Prepared by : Lydia
Source: Heinemann Beginner Level Books