The Life of Jane Austen

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Summary: Enlightening view of a Austen
Review: Halperin really did his homework and debunks myths that Austen was all smiles and sweetness. Don't get me wrong, by no means does he speak badly of the author. He just portrays her as a human being with emotions, sarcasim and wit who had a not-so-perfect life or career.

In his intro he states that the author of such books as Sense and Sensibility could not have been all manners and niceness. Anyone who reads her books has to feel the same. Halperin suggests there is a little bit of autobiography in Austen's works and documents his opinions with letters from Jane to her sister.

Great read!