Cassandra Austen’s controversial choice to burn Jane’s letters.
Jane Austen, renowned for her insightful portrayals of English society in the 1800s, wrote extensively to friends and family during her lifetime. Unfortunately, merely around 160 of these letters remain today. The scarcity of her correspondence is primarily attributed to her older sister, Cassandra Austen, who, following Jane's passing, chose to burn a considerable number of their exchanged letters. This decision has sparked interest among researchers and fans alike, leading to debates about Cassandra's reasons and the historical insights that were possibly lost.Jane Austen, celebrated for her keen observations of 19th-century English society, maintained a prolific correspondence throughout her life. However, only about 160 of her letters have survived to the present day. This limited coll...