1978*1st* A Portrait Of Jane Austen - David Cecil (Constable)

1978*1st* A Portrait Of Jane Austen - David Cecil (Constable)

An absorbing first edition study of Jane Austen by the acclaimed literary critic Lord David Cecil. Drawing on Austen’s letters, novels and contemporary recollections, Cecil creates a warm and perceptive portrait of the celebrated author, illuminating her wit, family life and the Regency world that inspired her timeless fiction. Richly illustrated and elegantly written, this is an excellent introduction to Austen’s life and literary genius.