Jane Austen At Home: A Journey Through Her Home and Life

Jane Austen at Home: A Biography

by Lucy Worsley

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32638 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	331 pages

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Jane Austen, the beloved author of such timeless classics as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, lived a relatively quiet life, but her home and the people who surrounded her played a significant role in shaping her writing and her worldview.

In Jane Austen At Home, author Lucy Worsley takes us on a captivating journey through Chawton Cottage, the Hampshire home where Austen spent the last eight years of her life and wrote some of her most famous works. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Worsley paints a picture of Austen's daily life, her family and friends, and the inspirations that fueled her writing.

Austen's home was a place of both comfort and creativity. She shared the cottage with her mother and her sister, Cassandra, and together they created a warm and welcoming environment. Austen was also surrounded by a close-knit circle of family and friends who provided her with support and inspiration.

Worsley introduces us to Austen's siblings, including her brother Henry, who was a clergyman and a source of intellectual stimulation for Jane. We also meet her sister-in-law, Mary, who was a talented musician and a close confidante. And of course, we learn about Cassandra, Jane's lifelong companion and the recipient of her most intimate thoughts and feelings.

In addition to her family, Austen was also influenced by the wider social and intellectual world of her time. Worsley explores the books that Austen read, the music she listened to, and the events that shaped her thinking. She also discusses Austen's relationship with her publisher, Thomas Egerton, and the challenges she faced as a female writer in the early 19th century.

Through her rich and engaging narrative, Worsley brings Jane Austen to life, revealing the woman behind the beloved author. Jane Austen At Home is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the life and work of one of England's greatest writers.

Praise for Jane Austen At Home

“A delightful and insightful look into the world of Jane Austen. Lucy Worsley has brought Austen's home and life vividly to life.” — Amanda Vickery, author of The Gentleman's Daughter: Women's Lives in Georgian England

“A fascinating and beautifully written biography that sheds new light on Jane Austen and her work. Lucy Worsley is a master storyteller, and she has created a book that is both informative and entertaining.” — Antonia Fraser, author of Marie Antoinette: The Journey

“A must-read for any Jane Austen fan. Lucy Worsley has done a superb job of recreating Austen's world and giving us a glimpse into the life of one of our most beloved authors.” — Jane Smiley, author of A Thousand Acres

About the Author

Lucy Worsley is a historian, author, and broadcaster. She is the Chief Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces and has written numerous books on British history, including The Boleyn Women, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, and Jane Austen At Home.

Jane Austen at Home: A Biography

by Lucy Worsley

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32638 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	331 pages

FREE