Episode 2 | Jane Austen Life, Style, and Major Works

Описание: In Episode 2 of this English Literature course, we explore the life, literary style, and lasting significance of Jane Austen, one of the most influential novelists in English literature. The video introduces her social world, personal background, and the historical setting that shaped her writing.

The discussion explains Jane Austen’s distinctive narrative style, including her use of realism, irony, and close observation of everyday life. Her major novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion are introduced with key ideas and themes that define her work.

This episode also highlights the deeper insights found in Austen’s fiction, including class, marriage, morality, gender roles, and individual choice, showing how her novels remain relevant beyond their historical moment.

Designed for beginners and literature students, this video offers a calm and structured introduction that prepares viewers to read Jane Austen with greater understanding, context, and appreciation.

Timestamps | English Literature Course: Jane Austen

00:00 Born in Hampshire, 1775
02:35 A Quietly Changing World: The Industrial Shift
03:43 The Aftermath of the 1789 Revolution
04:47 The Drawing Room as a Social Battlefield
06:57 Economic Realities and the “Universal Truth”
08:39 Self-Knowledge and Moral Growth
10:28 Irony and the Gap Between Appearance and Truth
12:18 Psychological Depth in Austen’s Fiction
13:43 The Blended Narrative Voice: Free Indirect Discourse
15:43 Major Works Published Between 1811 and 1817
16:32 Reason, Dignity, and Consent in Marriage
17:28 Share Your Feedback in the Comments