The Letters of Jane Austen


Read by Elizabeth Klett

(4.7 stars; 90 reviews)

This recording includes a selection of Jane Austen's letters, edited by Susan Coolidge and chosen from the collection of Austen's great-nephew, Edward, Lord Brabourne. The letters are mostly addressed to Austen's sister Cassandra, with whom she was very close. There are also some letters written to two of her nieces, Anna Austen Lefroy and Fanny Knight. They include some references to her published work, including Sense and Sensibility (abbreviated "S and S"), Pride and Prejudice (also called First Impressions, or P and P), Mansfield Park ("MP") and Emma. They are also replete with details about her family life, including the extended families and careers of her brothers, James, Edward, Frank, Henry, and Charles. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (7 hr 36 min)

Chapters

Preface 11:43 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 1-3 9:24 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 4-5 9:41 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 6-7 11:10 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 8-10 14:51 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 11-12 10:56 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 13-14 14:10 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 15-16 11:32 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 17-18 11:34 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 19-21 10:07 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 22-23 16:33 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 24-26 14:50 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 27-28 16:03 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 29-30 16:41 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 31-32 15:46 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 33-34 13:54 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 35-36 18:33 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 37-39 16:58 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 40-43 11:07 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 44-45 19:47 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 46-47 8:57 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 48-49 24:37 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 50-51 15:13 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 52-53 15:23 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 54-56 11:21 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 57-59 13:09 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 60-61 11:14 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 62-65 13:25 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 66-68 11:37 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 69-70 11:16 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 71-72 11:25 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Letters 73-78 34:02 Read by Elizabeth Klett

Reviews

Outstanding Reading


(5 stars)

Elizabeth Klett is one of the premiere talents of Librivox, and we're very fortunate to have her volunteer her time and talent. Always a superb reader, this venture finds her in top form. About the letters: I, of course, haven't listened to all of them--that would be a bit like insisting someone listen to all of Mozart's compositions before making a judgement of him as a composer. The letters are a peek into Austen's world,which was as the preface writer states "an uneventful one." Probably, more often than not, that's a good thing. Moreover, it doesn't mean that she lived a boring one. Indeed, I was surprised by how agreeable life was toward her, and her enjoyment of it. Also of note: Today, few people write as well as the author of the preface.

I love Jane—and Elizabeth Klett!


(5 stars)

Beautiful reading by EK! I love Jane Austen's wit, sharper here because so much of it is directed at the neighbors and acquaintances she shares with her sister and (later) nieces. I laughed out loud several times. I especially love seeing her mature and her priorities shift as she gets older. Beautiful ending with Cassandra's letters.


(5 stars)

As always, E. Klett, your reading is superb, thank you. any further comment will be a spoiler;) Nice to have had a peek into a part of J.A.'s life.

Excellently read!


(5 stars)

I loved learning more about Jane Austen through these delightful letters among family and friends. She is as delightful as her character.


(5 stars)

Delightful and lovely. Ms. Klett brings Jane to life. A must for any Janeite.


(5 stars)

I love this reader... The best Elizabeth Jane Austen could have dreamed of.

Great Insight...


(4 stars)

....into Jane Austen's mind and beautifully read by Klett.

Wonderful


(5 stars)

I just think this is completely fabulous. Many thanks!