Jane Austen
A Life in Words · 1775—1817
Born at Steventon Rectory
Jane Austen is born in Hampshire, England, into a family surrounded by books, conversation, and learning.
The Young Writer
Austen begins writing her Juvenilia — playful stories, satire, and early experiments with fiction.
First Impressions
Austen completes the early manuscript that will become Pride and Prejudice.
Chawton Cottage
In this quiet Hampshire home, Austen revises and writes the novels that make her immortal.
Pride and Prejudice Published
Austen's celebrated novel appears and captures generations of readers.
A Lasting Legacy
Jane Austen dies at age 41, leaving behind some of the most beloved novels in English literature.