Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record By: William Austen-Leigh
Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by William Austen-Leigh is an intimate and insightful biography that delves into the life of the beloved English author. As the nephew of Jane Austen, William Austen-Leigh offers a unique perspective, providing readers with a fascinating family record highlighting the writer's personal experiences and relationships. From the very beginning, Austen-Leigh's admiration for his aunt shines through his writing, making it a heartfelt and deeply personal account. He takes great care in crafting a narrative that not only captures the public image of Jane Austen but also delves into her private life and the people who influenced her. The author's meticulous research is evident throughout the book, as he gathers letters and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid picture of Austen's world. One of the remarkable aspects of this biography is the intimate glimpse it offers into Jane Austen's social circle and family life. Austen-Leigh details the close-knit bond among the Austen siblings and the importance of their support in Jane's writing endeavors. Through a wealth of correspondence, the author brings to life the joys, challenges, and everyday experiences that molded Austen as a writer and as a person. Moreover, Austen-Leigh expertly connects the dots between the author's works and her life experiences, giving readers an enhanced understanding of her motivations and inspirations. The book also explores the societal and cultural context of Austen's time, shedding light on the challenges faced by women writers in the 18th and 19th centuries. The writing style is eloquent and engaging, creating a seamless flow that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end. Austen-Leigh's dedication is evident, as he pays homage to his aunt's literary genius while revealing aspects of her life previously unknown to the public. However, it is important to note that this biography was published in the late 19th century, and therefore lacks some insights that modern readers might desire. While the book provides an invaluable account of Austen's life, it may benefit from additional analysis and interpretations, incorporating more recent research on her works and their broader impact. In conclusion, Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by William Austen-Leigh is a must-read for any Jane Austen enthusiast. It offers a remarkable and personal perspective on the author's life, shedding light on the woman behind beloved novels such as Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Austen-Leigh's meticulous research, combined with his genuine love for his aunt, creates an intimate biography that will undoubtedly deepen readers' appreciation for Austen's literary legacy. First Page: JANE AUSTEN HER LIFE AND LETTERS A Family Record by WILLIAM AUSTEN LEIGH and RICHARD ARTHUR AUSTEN LEIGH With a Portrait London Smith, Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo Place 1913 [ All rights reserved ] [Illustration: J. Zoffany R. A. pinxit Emery Walker Ph. sc. Jane Austen see p. 62] PREFACE Since 1870 1, when J. E. Austen Leigh[1] published his Memoir of Jane Austen , considerable additions have been made to the stock of information available for her biographers. Of these fresh sources of knowledge the set of letters from Jane to Cassandra, edited by Lord Brabourne, has been by far the most important. These letters are invaluable as mémoires pour servir ; although they cover only the comparatively rare periods when the two sisters were separated, and although Cassandra purposely destroyed many of the letters likely to prove the most interesting, from a distaste for publicity. Some further correspondence, and many incidents in the careers of two of her brothers, may be read in Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers , by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback; while Miss Constance Hill has been able to add several family traditions to the interesting topographical information embodied in her Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends . Nor ought we to forget the careful research shown in other biographies of the author, especially that by Mr... Continue reading book >>

Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record By: William Austen-Leigh

Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by William Austen-Leigh is an intimate and insightful biography that delves into the life of the beloved English author. As the nephew of Jane Austen, William Austen-Leigh offers a unique perspective, providing readers with a fascinating family record highlighting the writer's personal experiences and relationships.

From the very beginning, Austen-Leigh's admiration for his aunt shines through his writing, making it a heartfelt and deeply personal account. He takes great care in crafting a narrative that not only captures the public image of Jane Austen but also delves into her private life and the people who influenced her. The author's meticulous research is evident throughout the book, as he gathers letters and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid picture of Austen's world.

One of the remarkable aspects of this biography is the intimate glimpse it offers into Jane Austen's social circle and family life. Austen-Leigh details the close-knit bond among the Austen siblings and the importance of their support in Jane's writing endeavors. Through a wealth of correspondence, the author brings to life the joys, challenges, and everyday experiences that molded Austen as a writer and as a person.

Moreover, Austen-Leigh expertly connects the dots between the author's works and her life experiences, giving readers an enhanced understanding of her motivations and inspirations. The book also explores the societal and cultural context of Austen's time, shedding light on the challenges faced by women writers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The writing style is eloquent and engaging, creating a seamless flow that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end. Austen-Leigh's dedication is evident, as he pays homage to his aunt's literary genius while revealing aspects of her life previously unknown to the public.

However, it is important to note that this biography was published in the late 19th century, and therefore lacks some insights that modern readers might desire. While the book provides an invaluable account of Austen's life, it may benefit from additional analysis and interpretations, incorporating more recent research on her works and their broader impact.

In conclusion, Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by William Austen-Leigh is a must-read for any Jane Austen enthusiast. It offers a remarkable and personal perspective on the author's life, shedding light on the woman behind beloved novels such as Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Austen-Leigh's meticulous research, combined with his genuine love for his aunt, creates an intimate biography that will undoubtedly deepen readers' appreciation for Austen's literary legacy.

First Page:

JANE AUSTEN

HER LIFE AND LETTERS

A Family Record

WILLIAM AUSTEN LEIGH

and

RICHARD ARTHUR AUSTEN LEIGH

With a Portrait

[Illustration: J. Zoffany R. A. pinxit Emery Walker Ph. sc.

Jane Austen

see p. 62]

PREFACE

Since 1870 1, when J. E. Austen Leigh[1] published his Memoir of Jane Austen , considerable additions have been made to the stock of information available for her biographers. Of these fresh sources of knowledge the set of letters from Jane to Cassandra, edited by Lord Brabourne, has been by far the most important. These letters are invaluable as mémoires pour servir ; although they cover only the comparatively rare periods when the two sisters were separated, and although Cassandra purposely destroyed many of the letters likely to prove the most interesting, from a distaste for publicity.

Some further correspondence, and many incidents in the careers of two of her brothers, may be read in Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers , by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback; while Miss Constance Hill has been able to add several family traditions to the interesting topographical information embodied in her Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends . Nor ought we to forget the careful research shown in other biographies of the author, especially that by Mr... Continue reading book >>

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