The Selected from the compilation of her great nephew, Edward, Lord Bradbourne Austen, Jane 1775-1817 creator Coolidge, Susan 1835-1905 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) "While the title page gives credit to Lord Bradbourne, the actual title of Edward was Lord Brabourne."--Transcriber's Note Release date is 2013-02-12 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Correspondence Austen, Cassandra, 1773-1845 PR Original publication data not identified 33008177 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42078 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42078 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133949.0 42078