Jane Austen was an English novelist known for her keen social commentary, and masterful use of irony in works that explore themes of love, class, and morality. Her most famous novels, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma, offer sharp insights into the lives of women in the early 19th century, often critiquing societal expectations and the limitations placed on women in a patriarchal society. Though her works were published anonymously during her lifetime, her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars.