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Austen-Leigh, James Edward
1798
1874
Memoir of Jane Austen
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Memoir_of_Jane_Austen
Transcribed from the 1871 Richard Bentley and Son edition by Les Bowler
"Memoir of Jane Austen" by James Edward Austen-Leigh is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The memoir serves to provide insight into the life and character of the renowned author Jane Austen, discussing her family connections, upbringing, and early influences as well as including some of her unpublished works. At the start of this memoir, the author reflects on Jane Austen's modest life, emphasizing that it was devoid of great crises or dramatic changes. He shares personal memories from her family, illustrating the close-knit relationships she had with her relatives and her ordinary yet impactful upbringing in Steventon, Hampshire. The opening also highlights the enduring public interest in Austen's life, prompting the author to expand on her story with details from her childhood, early writings, and intimate family life, while touching on the legacy of her works like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility" that resonate with readers even decades after her passing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
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