• Encyclopedia Britannica

  •  There is an entry about Jane Austen in the first volume of the Micropedia (look under Austen).  There are sections about her life, novels, an assessment, and a bibliography of books.  This will provide a solid overview.

  • Jane Austen for Beginners

  •  http://www.austen-beginners.com

  • As the title implies, this is a site for Jane Austen beginners.  There are short sections about her life and her books.  If you’re new to Jane Austen, this is a good place to find simple information about Austen.

  • Short Biography

  • http://www.britannia.com/history/biographies/jausten.html

  • Britannia's website offers a short Jane Austen biography. The main focus is on her life and not on her books, though they are mentioned. This biography can be used for preliminary research or can be read for fun.

  • Timeline of Her Life and Works

  • http://www.findingjaneausten.com/timeline.htm

  •  If you just want a fairly detailed chronology that lists corresponding ages, then this is an appropriate source.  The timeline lists major events in Austen’s life and includes the years she wrote the books and the years the books were published.  This website also has other Austen information.

  • List of Jane Austen’s Novels for Easy Reference:

  • Sense and Sensibility (1811)

  • Pride and Prejudice (1813)

  • Mansfield Park (1814)

  • Emma (1815)

  • Northanger Abbey (1817) 

  • Persuasion (1817)