Jane Austen

audiobook (Unabridged) The True Story of the Life & Times of the Great Author · The History Journals

By Liam Dale

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Interested in Jane Austen's life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of her remarkable story.

Ever since her debut novel Sense and Sensibility was anonymously published in 1811, Jane Austen's work has enjoyed lasting popularity. Her themes of love, marriage, and money remain relevant today, often echoed in modern drama.Discover the extraordinary woman behind the beloved characters. Her seemingly quiet life as a country parson's daughter granted her remarkable insight into human nature, still resonating over two centuries later.

This tour provides a condensed yet comprehensive look at:

  • Her family, early years, and relationships
  • Writings, experiences in Bath, and seaside pleasures
  • Financial challenges, relocations, and happier years
  • Literary successes and family tragedies
  • Her battle with illness, death, and lasting legacy

    Explore Jane Austen's life in this concise journey, with links for deeper research.

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