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7 Best Jane Austen Novels For Beginners And Classic Readers

Jane Austen was an English novelist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, best known for her sharp social commentary, irony, and unforgettable female protagonists. Her novels, like Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and more still continue to resonate with readers around the world till this date. Austen’s works often explore themes of love and marriage, class and social mobility, morality, female agency, and personal growth.

Pride And Prejudice

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Pride And Prejudice

Published in 1813, this is one the most loved novels of Jane Austen, the novel explores the themes of  pride, prejudice, and societal expectations. It’s a story about personal growth, misjudgments, and the transformative power of understanding through the story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.

Persuasion

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Persuasion

This amazing book was published in 1817. Persuasion is a story of Anne who broke her engagement with a man she loved and later gave herself another chance to be in love, exploring the themes of reflection and maturity.

Emma

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Emma

The novel was first published in 1815, which is about a young woman who does matchmaking of her friends but later falls for Mr. Knightley, exploring the themes of self-awareness and growth. Austen has painted the portrait of Emma Woodhouse, a clever and confident young woman who often misjudges the world around her.

Sense and Sensibility

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Sense and Sensibility

First published in 1811, the book focuses on two sisters with contrasting temperaments, one ruled by reason, the other by emotion. This novel examines how individuals navigate love, loss, and the constraints of society. It explores the balance between logic and feeling in life's decisions.

Northanger Abbey

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Northanger Abbey

This book was published in 1818, the story centres around a young, imaginative woman who learns to distinguish fantasy from reality, it explores the themes of innocence, self-awareness, and the importance of critical thinking amid romantic idealism.

Lady Susan

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Lady Susan

This amazing read was first published in 1871, the story is told through a series of letters, this novella features one of Austen’s most cunning and manipulative characters. It explores themes of charm, and the complexities of female agency in a patriarchal world.

Mansfield Park

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Mansfield Park

A quieter, more introspective novel, it follows a morally grounded young heroine who often stands apart from those around her. The story delves into themes of integrity, virtue, and the subtle conflicts between duty and desire.

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