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Jane Austen Facts
Just the facts, ma'am, just the facts
Trivia
The use of the term "Janeites" to describe Austen's fans dates from at least the early twentieth century. While most Austen fans today are women, early Janeites were often men. Rudyard Kipling wrot...
Family
Father: William George Austen (1731—1805)Mother: Cassandra Austen (1739—1827) Brother: James Austen (1765-1819) Brother: George Austen (1766-1838) Brother: Edward Austen (1767—185...