Project Gutenberg
2013-02-12
Public domain in the USA.
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Austen, Jane
1775
1817
Coolidge, Susan
1835
1905
Woolsey, Sarah Chauncey
33008177
The Letters of Jane Austen
Selected from the compilation of her great nephew, Edward, Lord Bradbourne
"While the title page gives credit to Lord Bradbourne, the actual title of Edward was Lord Brabourne."--Transcriber's Note
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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"The Letters of Jane Austen" by Jane Austen is a collection of personal letters written in the late 18th to early 19th centuries. This compilation provides a glimpse into the everyday life and thoughts of one of England's most beloved authors, revealing her sharp wit, familial bonds, and reflections on her own literary career. The letters help to flesh out Austen's character beyond her novels, offering insights into her relationships and the social norms of her time. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the context in which these letters were written, highlighting Austen's life in a quieter, more uneventful period compared to modern times. The opening letters cover various topics from ball invitations and family updates to Austen's light-hearted commentary on society and personal matters. Her exchanges with her sister Cassandra showcase both the mundane details of daily life as well as more profound reflections on health, happiness, and the intricacies of relationships. This glimpse into her correspondence sets the tone for a charming yet earnest exploration of her world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Correspondence
Austen, Cassandra, 1773-1845
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Category: Biographies
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: British Literature
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