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Cassandra Elizabeth Austen (9 January 1773 – 22 March 1845) was an amateur English watercolourist and the elder sister of Jane Austen. The letters between her and Jane form a substantial foundation to scholarly understanding of the life of the novelist.
May 1, 2020 · While her younger sister is still known and loved the world over for her writing, Cassandra Austen—the first-born daughter, and therefore the Miss Austen to their contemporaries—is known, if at all, for one thing. In the last years of her life, she sifted through all the many hundreds of letters she had received from her […]
Cassandra was three years older than her sister Jane, and the two were best friends all their lives. Cassandra was pretty, practical and sensible, and although she is often pictured as the more solemn of the two sisters, Jane at least thought she was extremely funny.
Jul 16, 2011 · Cassandra Austen, Jane's beloved sister If Cassandra were going to have her head cut off, Jane would insist on sharing her fate.” Mrs. Austen Cassandra Austen - middle name Elizabeth - was born January 9, 1773, two years before her famed sister Jane.
Mar 24, 2018 · Editor Emily Prince discusses the life of the familiar, yet sometimes overlooked, Cassandra Austen.
Oct 4, 2009 · Cassandra and Jane in Becoming Jane. After moving to Chawton Cottage, Cassandra and Mrs. Austen took over most of the duties of the house and garden, allowing Jane to capitalize on the most fruitful period of her writing.
My dear Cassandra…. This display brings together three objects that link Cassandra with Jane’s legacy and show the deep love and lifelong friendship between the two sisters, as well as a newly acquired letter from Jane to Cassandra.
