Jane Austen's sailor brothers by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback
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About this eBook
| Author | Hubback, J. H. (John Henry), 1844- |
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| Author | Hubback, Edith C. (Edith Charlotte), 1876-1945 |
| Title |
Jane Austen's sailor brothers
Being the adventures of Sir Francis Austen, G.C.B., Admiral of the Fleet and Rear-Admiral Charles Austen |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John Lane,1906. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | MWS, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers" by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives and adventures of Jane Austen's brothers, Sir Francis Austen and Rear-Admiral Charles Austen, exploring their careers in the British Navy as well as the familial ties that influenced Jane's literary work. The early chapters delve into how family dynamics and experiences shaped her writing, particularly in works like "Persuasion" and "Mansfield Park." The opening of the narrative sets the tone for a deep exploration of the Austen family, emphasizing the strong bonds that Jane had with her brothers. It discusses their upbringing in a close-knit household, the impact of their naval careers on Jane's novels, and highlights personal anecdotes and letters that reveal Austen's reflections on her brothers' lives at sea. As the text unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of both the professional challenges and personal joys experienced by the Austens, bridging their adventures with Jane's literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Family relationships |
| Subject | Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Family |
| Subject | Austen, Francis, Sir, 1774-1865 |
| Subject | Austen, Charles, 1779-1852 |
| Subject | Austin family |
| Subject | Siblings -- England -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69815 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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