Noted for her witty depictions of English country life and sharply satirical views of class structure and human behavior, 19th-century novelist, Jane Austen's works, which include such classics as ""Emma"" and ""Pride and Prejudice"", possess a timeless appeal for both general readers and literary scholars. This volume from the new ""Bloom's Classic Critical Views"" series showcases essays from Austen's own time period and beyond that create a unique portrait of a writer whose works have remained relevant for more than two centuries.