Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist known for her keen insights into the social and romantic lives of the British gentry. Her works, including *Pride and Prejudice*, *Sense and Sensibility and Emma, are celebrated for their wit, realism, and critique of class and gender expectations in Regency-era England. Austen’s nuanced characterizations and exploration of human relationships have made her a literary icon, influencing generations of readers and writers alike.