Selected Letters, 1796-1817 by Jane Austen

Selected Letters, 1796-1817 by Jane Austen

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Written to her sister and other relatives and friends, this selection of some of Jane Austen's surviving letters gives an introduction to her life and work. The letters provide insights into the social conventions, and record in detail the births, marriages, and deaths, and the family tensions and occasional scandals that inspired her writing.

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Selected Letters, 1796-1817 by Jane Austen

Written to her sister Cassandra and other near relatives and intimate friends, this selection of almost one-third of Jane Austen's surviving letters makes a delightful introduction to her life and work. Although they rarely mention her novels, the letters provide valuable insights into the social conventions of her time, and record in detail the births, marriages, and deaths, and the family tensions and occasional scandals that inspired her writing. This book is intended for students and readers of English literature; Jane Austen enthusiasts.
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ISBN 13 9780192814852
ISBN 10 0192814850
Title Selected Letters, 1796-1817
Author Jane Austen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1985-02-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.