Jane Austen: A Biography

5W Margaret Kennedy. From the English Novelists Series. London: Arthur Barker Ltd., 1950.

Notes

Jane Austen by Margaret Kennedy is a thoughtful and engaging biography that explores the life and work of one of England’s most beloved novelists. Written with both scholarly insight and literary sensitivity, Kennedy delves into Austen’s family background, her quiet yet creative life in the English countryside, and the social context that shaped her timeless novels. The biography highlights Austen’s sharp wit, keen observations of human nature, and the subtle ways she critiqued the social norms of her time. Kennedy’s portrait balances Austen’s personal experiences with an appreciation of her lasting influence on literature, making it a compelling read for both longtime fans and newcomers seeking to understand the woman behind classics like Pride and Prejudice and Emma.

Description

Red cloth binding with gilt block on upper board. Black lettering to spine. Blue and white paper dust wrapper. Chipping along extremities of dust wrapper. Very good condition overall.