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Began drafting Pride and Prejudice (originally First Impressions)


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Austen began writing in Oct. 1796 at only 20 years old, finished only 10 months later in Aug. 1797.

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Autumn 1796 to Autumn 1797

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1796-10-01 - 1797-09-01

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Jane Austen at 250 Timeline



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MSSU - Jane Austen at 250 - Fall 2025

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Submitted by Madison Ditzler on Mon, 09/22/2025 - 23:36

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