14680 19th Century The John Carter Brown Library

The John Carter Brown Library

Epistolary novel

An excursion into 18th century history

A groundbreaking history of the way the translation of Don Quixote in the 17th century transformed English ideas of comedy

14680 19th Century The John Carter Brown LibraryJane Austen visited her Leigh relatives in Adlestrop several times and kept up correspondence with them. She also visited Stoneleigh Abbey with her cousin the Reverend Thomas Leigh, witnessed Repton's improvements, and had other experiences that influenced her writing. The village is explored, including revelations about the changes it went through during Austen's life and its current state. This is a well written, enjoyable and important addition to