Austen’s stories are full of love and heartbreak, witty dialogue, and observations about gender and class. She often wrote about regular young people who were trying to figure out who they were and what their futures would hold. Her style of writing, which focused on showcasing her characters’ thoughts and emotions through dialogue, helped influence a new style of fiction writing that is widespread in today’s novels.  

Although Austen’s books take place in a specific time and place in Britain’s history, her themes continue to resonate with readers worldwide. That may be why Austen’s work has been particularly popular in movie format. Filmmakers in Hollywood and Bollywood—the name for India’s film industry—have made multiple adaptations of the author’s books and life. Some recognizable titles of these remakes are Clueless and Bride and Prejudice.