Have you ever read any of Jane Austen's books?
Yes I have. I especially like her critique of the 18th century society and literature. 
I agree. She was a fascinating and perceptive woman. Well ahead of her time.
It is amazing that English language which was developed over 1400 years ago can still be used in creative and unique ways. Jane Austen was no exception. 
Absolutely. What was your favorite book of hers? I really enjoyed Sense and Sensibility, though Pride and Prejudice is a classic unlike any other.
I liked her book titled Emma. It is about women living in high society of England where she talks about issues like marriage, social status of women. 
I haven't read that one, but those topics were common in pretty much all of her literature.
That is true. She also explores social inequality regardless of gender during victorian England. 
I think she was one of the first true feminists, although people who don't understand the complexities of Jane Austen would never perceive that based off of a quick reading.
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. She later returned the books, recommending they be burnt and saying, "Is  it not a very odd thing that I, an old woman of eighty and upwards, sitting alone, feel myself ashamed to read a book which, sixty years ago, I have heard read aloud for the amusement of large circles, consisting of the first and most creditable society in London."
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