Sussex

Jane Austen includes Sussex in the opening line of Sense and Sensibility. It reads: "The family of Dashwood had been long settled in Sussex." Sussex is a part of southeast England known to be sunny and breezy. (Catherine Golden)

Sussex

The opening line of Sense and Sensibility includes "Sussex," a part of southeast England known to be sunny and breezy. The opening line reads: "The family of Dashwood had been long settled in Sussex."

Chawton Cottage

Clinker Cottage, Chawton, Hampshire

After the passing of Jane Austen's father, the Austen sisters along with their mother and another female friend— moved into a cottage owned by their borther, Henry. For eight years, Austen would live and write in this house. All six of Austen's novels were revised and published during her time in this house.