Multiple choice general knowledge Which period are Jane's novels based on ? 21st century later half of 19th century later half of 18th century 20th century Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Jane Austen's novels are set in the later half of the 18th century (late 1700s) and reflect the social manners and romantic entanglements of the English gentry during the Regency era. Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813 but set earlier.