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Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends

Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends

Hill, Constance
Hill, Ellen G.

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing ArtsMusiciansBritish History

ISBN10: 1432613022
ISBN13: 9781432613020
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends is a non-fiction book written by Constance Hill that provides a detailed account of the life and times of the acclaimed British novelist, Jane Austen. The book explores the various homes that Austen lived in throughout her life, from her childhood home in Steventon to her final residence in Chawton, shedding light on the influence that these settings had on her writing. In addition to examining Austen's homes, the book also delves into the author's personal relationships and the friendships she forged throughout her life. Hill provides insights into Austen's family life, including her relationship with her siblings and her parents, and explores the social circles in which Austen moved, including the literary salons of London and Bath.Throughout the book, Hill draws on a range of sources, including Austen's own letters and diaries, as well as contemporary accounts from friends and acquaintances. The book is illustrated with a range of images, including photographs of Austen's homes and portraits of the author and her friends.Overall, Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most beloved authors in English literature, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Austen's work and the world in which she lived.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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