Jane Austen was a Georgian era author, best known for her social commentary in novels including 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' and 'Emma.'
Jane Austen was an English novelist whose books, set among the English middle and upper classes, are notable for their wit, social observation and insights into the lives of early 19th century women.
Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775 in the village of Steventon in Hampshire. She was one of eight children of a clergyman and grew up in a close-knit family. She began to write as a teenager. In 1801 the family moved to Bath. After the death of Jane's father in 1805 Jane, her sister Cassandra and their mother moved several times eventually settling in Chawton, near Steventon.
Jane's brother Henry helped her negotiate with a publisher and her first novel, 'Sense and Sensibility', appeared in 1811. Her next novel 'Pride and Prejudice', which she described as her "own darling child" received highly favourable reviews. 'Mansfield Park' was published in 1814, then 'Emma' in 1816. 'Emma' was dedicated to the prince regent, an admirer of her work. All of Jane Austen's novels were published anonymously.
In 1816, Jane began to suffer from ill-health, probably due to Addison's disease. She travelled to Winchester to receive treatment, and died there on 18 July 1817. Two more novels, 'Persuasion' and 'Northanger Abbey' were published posthumously and a final novel was left incomplete.
(This tiny table is where Jane Austen worked).
The Jane Austen Museum at Chawton, United Kingdom represents a grand departure from the hustle and the bustle of 40 Gay Street in Bath- though still a required stop for any Jane fan. Chawton Cottage is where Jane spent the last eight years of her life and wrote some of her famous works. The cottage itself is rather modest compared to the grandeur seen in Bath, but it is still most impressive for the treasures inside. The structure is found along a rather quaint and quiet English street. Though a little out of the way, Jane's fans will find themselves quite at home.
Entry is through the visitor center/ gift shop where an entry fee is collected. Then visitors meander through a room playing a biographical video that helps bring new fans up to speed with the life and times of Jane Austen. After this room, one finds themselves in the courtyard of the property with access to the gardens and the cottage itself. The gardens are a treat for the eyes, particularly in the greener summer months.
One can almost envision Jane with her family walking about the grounds and taking tea.
The cottage is a two-storey-structure with low ceilings. You can access the kitchen with its grand hearth as well as to the main house through a separate door.
Nearly every room in the home contains a fireplace and has beautiful, natural lighting. The various rooms you' ll encounter include the parlor room, dining room and several bathrooms (these are on the upper floor). There are plenty of artifacts that help detail daily life in the early 1800s as well as certain periods of the Austen family' s life during their time there. The entire experience will make you marvel at how Jane lived and wrote. You will look through the windows and wander through her garden, and see what Jane saw. It is a priceless experience worth to remember.
(Jane Austen's Bedroom )
Resources: https://www.biography.com/people/jane-austen-9192819
http:// www.janeausten.org
(This tiny table is where Jane Austen worked).
The Jane Austen Museum at Chawton, United Kingdom represents a grand departure from the hustle and the bustle of 40 Gay Street in Bath- though still a required stop for any Jane fan. Chawton Cottage is where Jane spent the last eight years of her life and wrote some of her famous works. The cottage itself is rather modest compared to the grandeur seen in Bath, but it is still most impressive for the treasures inside. The structure is found along a rather quaint and quiet English street. Though a little out of the way, Jane's fans will find themselves quite at home.
Entry is through the visitor center/ gift shop where an entry fee is collected. Then visitors meander through a room playing a biographical video that helps bring new fans up to speed with the life and times of Jane Austen. After this room, one finds themselves in the courtyard of the property with access to the gardens and the cottage itself. The gardens are a treat for the eyes, particularly in the greener summer months.
One can almost envision Jane with her family walking about the grounds and taking tea.
The cottage is a two-storey-structure with low ceilings. You can access the kitchen with its grand hearth as well as to the main house through a separate door.
Nearly every room in the home contains a fireplace and has beautiful, natural lighting. The various rooms you' ll encounter include the parlor room, dining room and several bathrooms (these are on the upper floor). There are plenty of artifacts that help detail daily life in the early 1800s as well as certain periods of the Austen family' s life during their time there. The entire experience will make you marvel at how Jane lived and wrote. You will look through the windows and wander through her garden, and see what Jane saw. It is a priceless experience worth to remember.
(Jane Austen's Bedroom )
Resources: https://www.biography.com/people/jane-austen-9192819
http:// www.janeausten.org
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