Memoir of Jane Austen by James Edward Austen-Leigh
(5 User reviews)
636
Austen-Leigh, James Edward, 1798-1874
English
"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Jane Austen, discussing her family connections, upbringing, and early influences as well as including some of her unpublished works.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 ...
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.)
Charles Green
1 week agoIn my opinion, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Absolutely essential reading.
Thomas King
2 months agoFor a digital edition, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
David Nguyen
4 weeks agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations.
Richard Miller
3 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Absolutely essential reading.
There are no comments for this eBook.
Charles Smith
1 week agoMake no mistake, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. A solid resource I will return to often.