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Cassandra Elizabeth Austen (9 January 1773 – 22 March 1845 [1]) 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.
A biography of Jane Austen's older sister, who burned most of her letters and was the literary executor of her famous sibling. Learn about Cassandra's life, love, and legacy, and how she influenced Jane's novels.
Jul 16, 2011 · Learn about Cassandra Austen, Jane's closest friend and confidant, who shared a room, a passion for writing and drawing, and a tragic engagement. Discover how they lived, traveled, and corresponded in the Regency era.
Cassandra was Jane Austen's older sister and best friend, who helped her with household and writing tasks. She was a talented artist, a loyal companion and a protector of Jane's legacy.
Jan 30, 2015 · In 1791, decades before she offered writing advice to her own teenage niece, fifteen-year-old Austen penned The History of England — a short manuscript of 34 pages, subtitled “By a partial, prejudiced & ignorant Historian,” featuring thirteen ink-and-watercolor drawings of English royalty by Austen’s sister, Cassandra.
Mar 24, 2018 · Learn about the life and relationship of Cassandra Austen, the eldest sister of Jane Austen and the executrix of her will. Discover how she influenced Jane's writing, survived her fiancé's death, and inherited Chawton Cottage.
Oct 4, 2009 · Two years after Cassandra’s birth, the Austens were blessed with a second daughter, Jane. Wherever Cassandra went, Jane followed. When 10-year-old Cassandra was sent off to boarding school in 1783, 8-year-old Jane demanded to go, refusing to be separated from her older sister…
