Freeman, a classical scholar, discusses Jane Austen in terms of two distinct Janes - the woman and the novelist. She discovers both to be delightful and fascinating by way of studying her letters and novels. A witty bio ahead of its time in its treatment of Austen's particular genius. Previous owner signature on first front endpaper. Cover is price-clipped and scrunched at top and bottom of spine, protected in plastic. Overall clean. Macdonald. London. 1956. Hb, Dj. USED. $40.00