Born in Hampshire in 1775, Jane Austen was one of seven children and began writing at an early age. In this new biography, leading Austen scholar Fiona Stafford offers a fresh perspective on the life and times of one of England’s most beloved authors. Such classics as Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility are also analyzed and discussed in the context of the world in which they were published. Providing an informative and enjoyable insight into the life of Austen both as a woman and a writer, this book will appeal to literature students and general readers alike.