Jane Austen

Jane Austen wrote six major novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Her wit, closely observed characters and explorations of women's lives helped shape the modern novel.

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Chawton · 1813

This calendar follows family recollections of Austen’s life at Chawton, where she lived from 1809 to 1817. Piano practice and preparing breakfast punctuated the household routine. The year 1813 represents this period; the sources leave much of the day unaccounted for.