Lives & Memoirs
Memoir of Jane Austen
James Edward Austen-Leigh
1870
4h 60m
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The affectionate memoir of Jane Austen written by her nephew, the first real biography of the beloved novelist. It gathers family recollections of the quiet country life that produced her masterpieces. A cherished portrait for every admirer of Austen.
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14 chapters
- 1Preface and Chapter 1: Introductory Remarks--Birth of Jane Austen--Her Family24m
- 2Description of Steventon--Life at Steventon--Changes of Habits and Customs in the last Century33m
- 3Early Compositions--Friends at Ashe--A very Old Letter--Lines on the Death of Mrs. Lefroy--Observations on Jane Austen's Letter-writing--Letters37m
- 4Removal from Steventon--Residence at Bath and at Southampton--Settling at Chawton23m
- 5Description of Jane Austen's person, character, and tastes19m
- 6Habits of Composition resumed after a long interval--First publication--The interest taken by the Author in the success of her Works18m
- 7Seclusion from the literary world--Notice from the Prince Regent--Correspondence with Mr. Clarke--Suggestions to alter her style of writing32m
- 8Slow growth of her fame--Ill success of first attempts at publication--Two Reviews of her works contrasted13m
- 9Opinions expressed by eminent persons--Opinions of others of less eminence--Opinion of American readers14m
- 10Observations on the Novels9m
- 11Declining health of Jane Austen--Elasticity of her spirits--Her resignation and humility--Her death27m
- 12The Cancelled Chapter of 'Persuasion.'23m
- 13The Last Work21m
- 14Chapter 14: Postscript7m
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