One of our favorite biographies of Jane Austen. Honan brings to light what Austen perhaps would not have called her extensive rich private education, her intense relationships with family and friends, her interest in current events, and her intellectual conversation with literature of her times. He brings us very close to the real mind we all want so much to know better. The 1996 edition is updated from the original 1986 publication. St Martin's Press. Paper. 1996. Paper. NEW/USED. $8.00