Jane austen

A Brief Timeline of Jane Austen's Life

By mfennen

  • BORN

    BORN
    December 16, 1775

  • Began writing First Impressions

    Began writing First Impressions

  • First version of First Impressions is completed

  • Marriage Proposal

    Marriage Proposal
    Harris Bigg-Wither proposes to her. She accepts but then declines

  • Many revisions are made to First Impressions

    Many revisions are made to First Impressions

  • The copyright of First Impressions is sold for publication

  • First Impressions is changed to Pride and Prejudice

    First Impressions is changed to Pride and Prejudice
    instant success

  • Jane creates a will

    Jane creates a will

  • Austen dies

    Austen dies