""Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends"" is a biography written by Constance Hill that explores the life and literary works of the famous English novelist, Jane Austen. The book delves into the places where Austen lived and the people she interacted with throughout her life, including family members, friends, and acquaintances. The author takes readers on a journey through Austen's childhood home in Steventon, her time spent in Bath, her stays in various country houses, and her final years in Chawton. Hill also provides ...
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""Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends"" is a biography written by Constance Hill that explores the life and literary works of the famous English novelist, Jane Austen. The book delves into the places where Austen lived and the people she interacted with throughout her life, including family members, friends, and acquaintances. The author takes readers on a journey through Austen's childhood home in Steventon, her time spent in Bath, her stays in various country houses, and her final years in Chawton. Hill also provides insight into the social and cultural context of Austen's writing, highlighting how her experiences and relationships influenced her literary works. In addition to Austen's personal life, the book also covers her literary career, including the publication of her novels and the reception they received during her lifetime. The author also includes letters and other personal writings of Austen, providing readers with a glimpse into her thoughts and feelings. Overall, ""Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends"" is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and legacy of one of the most beloved authors in English literature. It is a must-read for fans of Austen's work and anyone interested in learning more about her life and times.1902. A biographical study of the charming author Jane Austen and an attempt to understand how her own individual experiences connect to those of the characters in her novels. Contents: An Arrival in Austen-land; Steventon; The Abbey School; Steventon and the Outer World; The County Ballroom; Friends and Neighbors; Scenes of Early Writings; Leaving Steventon; Bath; Lyme; Southampton; Stoneleigh Abbey; Settling at Chawton; Chawton; Godmersham; London; Chawton; An Episode in Jane Austen's Life; Last Year at Chawton; and Winchester.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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