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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.
- 9 January 1773, Steventon, Hampshire, England
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- 22 March 1845 (aged 72), Portsdown Lodge near Portsmouth, Hampshire
It is the defining act and fact of Cassandra’s life: a notorious episode of literary vandalism. And most Jane Austen fans find it very hard to forgive her. But these fans often discount the matter of the deep love and trust between the two sisters, and the fact that Cassandra was Jane’s literary executor: the keeper of the flame.
Jul 16, 2011 · Learn about Cassandra Austen, the sister of Jane Austen, who shared her education, interests and life. Find out how they communicated through letters, survived family tragedies and remained close friends.
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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 · - Jane Austen, June 15, 1808 Whenever we catch sight of Jane Austen in recollections and letters, her sister Cassandra is usually not far away. Although the two spinster women were frequently separated by visits to their…
Cassandra was the older sister of Jane Austen and a close friend and companion of her life. She was a practical, sensible and funny woman who took on the role of homemaker, sister-in-law and aunt at Chawton. She painted Jane's likenesses, wrote letters to her, and destroyed her letters after Jane's death.
Jul 16, 2011 · After Austen's death, Cassandra is known for destroying the majority of her sister's correspondence. The 160 surviving letters, as well as Cassandra's artwork and accounts of Jane, provide a limited glimpse into the life of this beloved author. 1
