The Letters of Jane Austen

Chosen from a collection owned by Austen's great nephew, this 1908 compilation of Austen's letters offers an intimate look into the everyday life of the admired author. Published at a time when "the recent cult for Miss Austen" and the sheer volume of publications stemming from her popularity have "made the facts of her life familiar to most readers," this collection of letters to her sister, Cassandra, provides the Austen fan a firsthand account of her domestic life as well as her illuminating insights on topics of her day. Join Austen as she chronicles the balls she attends, relates the details of her travels, and provides her eloquent and witty take on everyday happenings.