A Collection of Letters

By Jane Austen

A wonderful little collection of short stories told in the form of fictional letters by famous English author Jane Austen. Although written when she was just 14 years old for the enjoyment of family and friends, her witty dialogue and characteristic sense of humour are very much there. “A Collection of Letters” is one of Austen's earliest works (it includes her original spelling quirks) and is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed her works. Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) was an English author known primarily for her novels, which critique the 18th century English upper classes and contemporary novels of sensibility. Her use of irony coupled with biting social commentary and realism have led to her wide acclaim amongst scholars and critics, her work contributing to the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Other notable works by this author include: “Sense and Sensibility” (1811), “Pride and Prejudice” (1813), and “Mansfield Park” (1814). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

• Language: English
• Publisher: White Press
• Release date: Sep 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781528786102

Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels—Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion—which observe and critique the British gentry of the late eighteenth century. Her mastery of wit, irony, and social commentary made her a beloved and acclaimed author in her lifetime, a distinction she still enjoys today around the world.

Reviews for A Collection of Letters

[sweetiegherkin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This short collection contains some early epistolary works by Jane Austen. None of them is long enough to really constitute an entire narrative with the traditional beginning, middle, and end, so they read more like writing exercises than stories. Some seem like they could be early first drafts for scenes in her later works. It's an interesting glimpse at the author's progression as a writer, particularly for long-time Austen fans who have read her other works.