简·奥斯丁于1775年12月生于英国汉普郡的史蒂文顿,家中兄弟姐妹八人,她排行第七,父亲是个学识渊博的牧师,担任了四十多年的教区长,母亲也有一定的文化修养。在家庭的影响下,奥斯丁产生了浓厚的写作兴趣,为她后来的写作奠定了良好的基础。奥斯丁一家长期居住在封建保守势力强大 Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire, England, in December 1775. She has eight brothers and sisters and ranks seventh in her family. Her father was a learned pastor and served as the governor for more than 40 years. Mother also has a certain cultural accomplishment. Under the influence of the family, Austin had a strong interest in writing and laid a good foundation for her later writing. Austin, a longtime resident in the feudal conservative forces strong