Love and Freindship

Austen's novels provide sharp critiques of the British landed gentry, focusing on women's reliance on marriage for social and economic stability. Her storytelling blends biting irony with realism and humor, marking a shift towards 19th-century literary realism. Through works like Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, she explores themes of class and gender while challenging the conventions of the previous literary era. Her insightful social commentary has garnered lasting acclaim from critics and readers alike.