<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Born in Hampshire in 1775, Jane Austen was one of seven children and began writing at an early age. In this new biography, leading Austen scholar Fiona Stafford offers a fresh perspective on the life and times of one of England's most beloved authors. Such classics as <I>Emma,</I> <I>Pride and Prejudice</I>, and <I>Sense and Sensibility </I>are also analyzed and discussed in the context of the world in which they were published. Providing an informative and enjoyable insight into the life of Austen both as a woman and a writer, this book will appeal to literature students and general readers alike.</P></DIV>