About this book

These letters by Jane Austen have been written to her family and friends. They are filled with the same humor and irony that light up her novels. From playful accounts of country dances and social gossip, to candid reflections on love, money and the art of writing, this collection of letters paints a vivid picture of Regency England. You know Jane Austen as the woman behind Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and many more, but now you get to discover the intimate portrait of a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a keen observer of human nature.