A Memoir of Jane Austen by Her Nephew (The Folio Society)
London: The Folio Society, 1992. 4th Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #2354205
5th printing (Ford-Smith Folio 76 #634). Includes publisher's slipcase. A couple smudges on front slipcase panel, otherwise an excellent copy. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked.
xx, 202 pp. Introductions by Fay Weldon and R.W. Chapman, color frontispiece and numerous black-and-white illustrations reproduced from various sources. Text taken from the 1926 second edition of the work first published in 1870. J.E. Austen-Leigh, nephew of the author famous for Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, etc., offers personal insights into Austen's life, character, and works, providing readers with a rare glimpse into the author's private world. It played a significant role in shaping the public's perception of Austen, highlighting her modesty, humor, and the close-knit family relationships that influenced her writing.
Price: $35.00