1. Austen - Noun
2. Austen - Proper noun
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
Source: WordNetThat's the attraction of the conference circuit: it's a way of converting work into play, combining professionalism with tourism, and all at someone else's expense. Write a paper and see the world! I'm Jane Austen - fly me! David Lodge
I would be curious about one of those Jane Austen women -- you know -- long-suffering, dutiful -- but all right in the end -- a plump 19th century type, five foot four, ringlets, brown eyes, long fingers. Peter Greenaway
I'm a Jewish Jane Austen. Howard Jacobson
Miss Austen had shown the infinite possibilities of ordinary and present things for the novelist. George Saintsbury
Raw sex is the last thing you are going to encounter in a Jane Austen woman. Peter Greenaway
A long white dress that starts under the breast and travels on interminably down -- so their legs are entirely mysterious -- they could have one leg or two inside that dress... A Jane Austen woman could be incredibly passionate inside that dress. Peter Greenaway