"Jane Austen and Her Times" by G. E. Mitton is a captivating biography that immerses readers in the Regency era through the lens of one of its most beloved authors. Mitton's insightful exploration delves into the life, works, and societal context of Jane Austen, offering a rich tapestry of the Georgian period. As a renowned historian, Mitton skillfully navigates the intricate web of Austen's world, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the customs, manners, and conventions of the time. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Mitton paints a nuanced portrait of Austen's life, revealing the influences and inspirations behind her timeless novels. From the genteel drawing rooms to the bustling streets of Bath and London, Mitton transports readers to Austen's world, where they witness firsthand the social dynamics and cultural mores that shaped her fiction. "Jane Austen and Her Times" stands as a testament to Mitton's scholarship and insight, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of literature's most celebrated figures. With its meticulous attention to detail and engaging narrative style, Mitton's biography is a must-read for Austen enthusiasts and history buffs alike, solidifying its place as a timeless classic in the genre of literary biography.

Inspiring books and movies almost two hundred years after her death, Jane Austen is herself a fascinating character. In Jane Austen and Her Times 1775-1817, we meet the woman who sardonically captured Victorian womanhood in such novels as Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Pride and Prejudice (1813). Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775. The seventh of eight children, Jane came from a close-knit family. Her father, George Austen, was rector of Steventon, a small town in Hampshire, England. Educated by a relative first in Oxford and then in Southampton, she eventually attended the Reading Ladies boarding school, which made her more educated than most girls during her time. By 1801, Austen and her family had moved to the posh city of Bath that became the setting for some of her novels. There, she received a marriage proposal, but in the end she never married. Instead, she moved onto her brother's estate in Chawton. She wrote novels there until ill health forced her to move to Winchster to be closer to a doctor. She died on July 18, 1817. Beyond the usual details of her life, Jane Austen and Her Times, 1775-1817 expounds upon the clergy, contemporary writers, and the navy. It also features chapters like "Society and Love-Making" and "Dress and Fashion," which are sure to delight the reader. The book, written in 1905, includes twenty-one illustrations, as well as tables and graphs.

Inspiring books and movies almost two hundred years after her death, Jane Austen is herself a fascinating character. In Jane Austen and Her Times 1775-1817, we meet the woman who sardonically captured Victorian womanhood in such novels as Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Pride and Prejudice (1813).