Jane Austen
A renowned British novelist and a giant of British classicism, Jane Austen developed a love for reading and writing from an early age. At the age of 21, she completed her first novel, First Impressions, which was later revised and published under the title Pride and Prejudice. More than two centuries later, the book remains a timeless classic that must not be missed. Austen has been praised by literary figures and critics across eras, hailed as "an author equal to Shakespeare" and "a truly great British novelist." Her works hold significant importance in the history of British novel development, bridging the past and the future.