Lefroy, Helen

Jane Austen

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ISBN 13:: 9780752453187
author:: Lefroy, Helen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The History Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 130mm X 200mm
Genre:: Literature Biographies & True Stories
Condition:: New
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Jane Austen's life and works have become an integral part of English literature. This biography draws on her letters to provide insight into her life in the vicarage at Steventon, Bath, and Chawton, as well as her relationships with family and friends.

It explores the social events she attended, including parties and balls in country houses and assembly rooms, which provided the backdrop for her novels. The book offers a fresh perspective on Austen's life, shedding light on the detail of 19th-century life that so sharply observed by the author.

A pleasure to read for anyone looking to understand the life of one of our great novelists, this biography provides a valuable insight into Austen's world and her enduring legacy.

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