Most commonly referring to Jane Austen (1775-1817), the renowned English novelist known for works like Pride and Prejudice and Emma.
A surname derived from Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'. Jane Austen's family name became synonymous with witty social commentary and romantic fiction in English literature.
Jane Austen's surname has become almost generic for a certain type of literary experience - 'Austenesque' describes not just romantic comedies but a whole worldview that finds profound truths in domestic situations. Her name represents the transformation of social observation into timeless art.
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