Jane praises Frank and Charles when they receive their promotions, and she maintains a correspondence with them during their absences from home. She assures her sister that her mother's illness has passed. Jane comments on the new style of gown that is popular and alludes constantly to the writings of Frances Burney. She also acquaints her Cassandra that their brothers, Edward and Frank, have left home to seek their fortunes by means of the navy. Jane writes to her sister about the balls that she attends. They also record the daily events that occurred in the Austen home, such as marriages, births, deaths, home improvements, purchases and illnesses. The letters are filled with Jane's opinions of people, books, plays, events and fashion. The letters detail their visits to their brothers' families and their friends' homes. Because Cassandra and Jane both remained unmarried during their lives and they lived together, these letters would not have been necessary except for the extent of visiting that both girls partook in. Other letters are written to Jane's brothers, friends, nieces and nephews. The letters generally are written by Jane Austen to her older sister and best friend, Cassandra Austen.
Jane Austen's Letters allows the reader to delve deeply in Jane Austen's personal life. This collection provides an intimate perusal into the life and opinions of the great author.
The last three letters in the collection are Jane Austen's sister, Cassandra, writing about Jane's death. The letters are dated from January 9th, 1976 to July 29th, 1817. Jane Austen's Letters is a collection of letters mostly from Jane Austen, collected and edited by Deirdre Le Faye.
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