Love and Friendship by Jane Austen, Fiction, Classics

The notebooks reveal Jane Austen's early literary development from ages eleven to eighteen, showcasing her initial tales and thoughts. Preserved in the Bodleian Library and the British Museum, these rough drafts provide a unique glimpse into Austen's creative process and mindset. Their charm lies not only in the stories themselves but also in the intimate connection they offer to Austen's formative years as a writer, highlighting the value of her youthful imagination and evolving perspective.