English novelist known for her six novels that offer a critique of the British landed gentry in the late 18th century. Her works explore themes of women's dependence on marriage for...
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English novelist known for her six novels that offer a critique of the British landed gentry in the late 18th century. Her works explore themes of women's dependence on marriage for social standing and economic security. Austen's use of social commentary, realism, and irony have made her highly regarded among critics and scholars.
