A Memoir of Jane Austen (1906)

""A Memoir of Jane Austen"" is a biographical account of the life of the famous English novelist Jane Austen, written by her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh. The book was first published in 1870, and this particular edition was published in 1906. The memoir provides a detailed and intimate look into Jane Austen's life, including her childhood, family relationships, education, and writing career. Austen-Leigh draws on personal memories, family letters, and other documents to paint a vivid picture of his aunt's life and personality. The book also includes a discussion of Austen's literary works and their reception by contemporary audiences. Austen-Leigh provides insights into the inspiration behind Austen's novels, as well as her writing process and techniques. Overall, ""A Memoir of Jane Austen"" is an important work for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most celebrated writers in English literature.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.