"How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!"
— Jane Austen

January 1, 1970

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Novelists from EnglandAnglicans from the United KingdomWomen authors from EnglandJane AustenWomen born before the 19th century
Original Language: English

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Letter (1811-05-31) referring to the Peninsular War [Letters of Jane Austen -- Brabourne Edition]