The Letters of Jane Austen

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<p><strong>Revealing the rich inner life of a literary genius, this large collection of Austen’s correspondence offers a unique and intimate glimpse into her daily life, relationships, and creative process.</strong></p>

<p>Although on the surface a series of discussions about silk stockings, dinner menus and attending dances, and other trivial matters, these letters offer the reader unique insights in the life and mind of this great author. </p>

<p>Through her witty, insightful, and often poignant letters, readers gain a deeper understanding of the woman behind the beloved novels, her thoughts on society, and her experiences in Regency-era England. </p>

<p><i>The Letters of Jane Austen</i> is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed her works and especially those wishing to learn something about the life Jane Austen led on a day-to-day basis. </p>

<p><strong>Revealing the rich inner life of a literary genius, this large collection of Austen’s correspondence offers a unique and intimate glimpse into her daily life, relationships, and creative process.</strong></p> <p>Although on the surface a series of discussions about silk stockings, dinn...

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Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English author born in Hampshire, England. She’s best-known for her novels in which she critiques 18th century society and displays her characteristically sharp wit. Austen’s most famous works include Sense and Sensibility, 1811, Pride and Prejudice, 1813, and Emma, 1816. Although her works have now been translated and printed in editions across the globe, Austen was relatively unknown during her lifetime, publishing her novels anonymously.

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English author born in Hampshire, England. She’s best-known for her novels in which she critiques 18th century society and displays her characteristically sharp wit. Austen’s most famous works include Sense and Sensibility, 1811, Pride and Prejudice, 1813, and Emma,...

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