Memoir of Jane Austen

Published by her nephew, this biography of the great Jane Austen offers insight into the author's life. Including personal letters and unfinished manuscripts, readers can uncover more details about the beloved writer and her innermost thoughts.

This classic account remains the most influential early biography of Austen and an essential companion to her novels. For admirers of her work, it deepens understanding. For new readers, it opens the door to the world that inspired her fiction.