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Which famous 18th century novelist published anonymously?

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Answer: Jane Austen

Explanation: Jane Austen, was born on 16th December 1775, in Steventon, UK was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.

She published novels like Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion, and Sanditon. No sooner after her death that her authorship became well-known.

In 2013, Austen's works featured on a series of UK postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail to mark the bicentenary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. Austen is on the £10 note issued by the Bank of England which was introduced in 2017, replacing Charles Darwin. In July 2017, a statue of Jane Austen was erected in Basingstoke, Hampshire on the 200th anniversary of her death

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