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    A Memoir of Jane Austen
    A Memoir of Jane Austen
    A Memoir of Jane Austen
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    A Memoir of Jane Austen

    Written by James Edward Austen-Leigh

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

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    From the nephew of beloved author Jane Austen comes a biography of J. E. Austen-Leigh's "dear Aunt Jane." A family project that includes insights from those who knew Austen best, this memoir introduced the general public to the great novelist's works and delivers a cornucopia of delights for Austenphiles today. Published over fifty years after Austen's death, these family memories present Jane Austen in full, deepening listeners' relationship with and appreciation of the classic author.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateNov 20, 2015
    ISBN9781501908972
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    James Edward Austen-Leigh

    James Edward Austen-Leigh was the nephew of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors of the English language. The son of Austen’s eldest brother, James, James Edward was the author of A Memoir of Jane Austen, a family project first published in 1869 that collected the family’s memories of Jane, who had passed away in 1817, and which revealed her authorship of such classic novels as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Northanger Abbey. Published anonymously during her life, Austen’s work was renowned for its realism, humour, and commentary on English social rites and society at the time.

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    • 5/5
      I listened to the audio book, which was wonderfully narrated by Simon Prebble.

      It is a great account of Jane Austen's eventless life, including unpublished material written by her.
    • 3/5
      Although I was disappointed reading A Memoir of Jane Austen, because I found it rather dry and dull, I rated it as 3 stars because of its influence in stimulating interest in her works some 54 years after her death. Also, I realized this was a Memoir, so the level of detail was different than what I would expect from a biography. What you get is a mixture of personal letters and recollections from the writer, Ms. Austen's nephew, as well as family tidbits and background on the homes she lived in and the culture of the times generally. I imagine Janeites would find this book a nice addition to the lore and legend of one of England's most beloved authors, and a personal favourite of mine.
    • 4/5
      Written by Austen's nephew at the beginning of the 20th century, it is a classic of hagiography. It is valuable for its personal and close remembrances, its extracts of Austen's personal correspondence. But one should always keep in mind that the goal of the writer was to protect a family member's public reputation.