The Letters of Jane Austen
"Mr Richard Harvey is going to be married; but as it is a great secret, and only known to half the neighborhood, you must not mention it. The lady's name is Musgrave." Letter to Cassandra
Jane Austen so well-known for her Regency novels was also a prolific letter writer, this book provides 78 of her personal letters many to her sister Cassandra and many with the gossipy tone of the quote above. This collection of letters will introduce you to her daily life and the enchanting English world of the 18th century. The letters help to portray the everyday events and issues Jane faced as a sister, aunt, writer and woman in her social class. Filled with Jane's irony and wit this book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of England's most famous novelists.
Paperback 221 pages, 2022
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