J.K. Rowling, an esteemed author, once stated, “Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire.” Perhaps such a statement is radical, but it is undisputable that tales such as Pride and Prejudice are well-loved classics. Jane Austen had a childhood that poised her for success, a sudden development of her career, wrote many pieces of literature, is known for various themes and genres, used various literary techniques, and has won a variety of awards. Jane Austen was a phenomenal author, from her childhood to her excellent use of literary techniques.
Jane Austen had a childhood that left her poised for success. She came into the world on December 16, 1775 to Reverend George Austen and Cassandra Austen, a woman who was esteemed …show more content…
For instance, Austen makes good use of characterization when she uses it to explain the actions of characters and to hint at future developments. She uses characterization as a means to develop each character beyond a one-dimensional state. In addition, Jane Austen utilizes irony in several of her novels. This literary technique is used to give the speech and personality of her characters both dimension and layers. Austen may also utilize irony in order to set the tone of her novel, to add comedy, to convey deeper meanings, or to politely portray characters in an unsavory manner. Jane Austen uses the literary technique of conflict in her writing in order to show the different emotions of each character, and conflicts also help Austen portray human emotions and relate them to the values and morals of 19th century England. For instance, Pride and Prejudice use conflict to portray human emotions and the struggles associated with seeking marriage. In addition, foreshadowing is used in the personality and speech of characters, and foreshadowing serves as a means to reveal the themes of the novel to the reader. Jane Austen also uses parody and burlesque for comedy as well as to criticize the portrayal of women in gothic and sentimental novels of the 18th century (“Literary Techniques - Jane Austen”). Symbolism is used in works such as Pride and Prejudice. For instance, the Pemberley estate is a symbol …show more content…
However, her books have won many awards in the past 30 years, mostly from Romance Readers Anonymous. Pride and Prejudice won “Best Romance of All Time,” “Best All-Time Historical Romance,” and “Best All-Time Regency Romance” from the group. In 2007, Persuasion was one one of the recipients of the All About Romance Reader Award for the top 100 romances. During Austen’s lifetime, her novels were considered to be fashionable among important people in British society, including Princess Charlotte. Today, there have been about 200 adaptations of Jane Austen’s books and various films have been based off her books, and she has inspired many authors. Though Austen never won a Pulitzer Prize, the fact that millions of people globally read her literature in hundreds of languages every day an award in
Jane Austen had a childhood that left her poised for success. She came into the world on December 16, 1775 to Reverend George Austen and Cassandra Austen, a woman who was esteemed …show more content…
For instance, Austen makes good use of characterization when she uses it to explain the actions of characters and to hint at future developments. She uses characterization as a means to develop each character beyond a one-dimensional state. In addition, Jane Austen utilizes irony in several of her novels. This literary technique is used to give the speech and personality of her characters both dimension and layers. Austen may also utilize irony in order to set the tone of her novel, to add comedy, to convey deeper meanings, or to politely portray characters in an unsavory manner. Jane Austen uses the literary technique of conflict in her writing in order to show the different emotions of each character, and conflicts also help Austen portray human emotions and relate them to the values and morals of 19th century England. For instance, Pride and Prejudice use conflict to portray human emotions and the struggles associated with seeking marriage. In addition, foreshadowing is used in the personality and speech of characters, and foreshadowing serves as a means to reveal the themes of the novel to the reader. Jane Austen also uses parody and burlesque for comedy as well as to criticize the portrayal of women in gothic and sentimental novels of the 18th century (“Literary Techniques - Jane Austen”). Symbolism is used in works such as Pride and Prejudice. For instance, the Pemberley estate is a symbol …show more content…
However, her books have won many awards in the past 30 years, mostly from Romance Readers Anonymous. Pride and Prejudice won “Best Romance of All Time,” “Best All-Time Historical Romance,” and “Best All-Time Regency Romance” from the group. In 2007, Persuasion was one one of the recipients of the All About Romance Reader Award for the top 100 romances. During Austen’s lifetime, her novels were considered to be fashionable among important people in British society, including Princess Charlotte. Today, there have been about 200 adaptations of Jane Austen’s books and various films have been based off her books, and she has inspired many authors. Though Austen never won a Pulitzer Prize, the fact that millions of people globally read her literature in hundreds of languages every day an award in