Jane Austen's six completed novels have never been surpassed for their wit, style and truthfulness of observation.

The works of quintessentially English author Jane Austen remain perennially popular with readers all over the world. Here is the story of her life, from her childhood and early writings, to her move to Bath as a young woman, from her novels still so beloved to this day, to her letters that so charmingly capture the character of the era—all beautifully illustrated with paintings from the period.