"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
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Born: 16-12-1775 – Died: 18-07-1817
Nationality: English
Known for: female novelist
Jane Austen (1775–1817) was a renowned English novelist. She is known primarily for her six novels. Her works interpret and critique English society at the turn of the 19th century. Austen's plots often explore women's dependence on marriage. Her use of social commentary realism wit and irony is highly acclaimed.
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"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."