It is wrong to conclude that Jane Austen lived during an uneventful period in history. Her short life took place in the reign of George III and had several important events and changes as its background (Sherry10) “She is known for her witty and penetrating portrayals of provincial society” (Austen). It is possible to understand, or misunderstand Jane Austen’s works, for her art is such that one can only read on the surface and …showed first 75 words of 825 total…

…showed last 75 words of 825 total…first undoubted masterpiece: for the first time, she is in full control of her attitudes and her resources; her powers of characterization are unimpeded by moralistic misgivings; the subject releases her comic genius and her sympathies simultaneously (Austen). Jane Austen was a great writer and maybe if she would have lived longer we would have many more very interesting books and novels to read. Perhaps we would have more interesting movies to watch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**