Jane Austen’s Poetry

Jane Austen wrote this poem for her niece, Fanny Knight, on the occasion of Captain Francis Austen’s wedding to Mary Gibson at Ramsgate 24 July 1806. Jane’s brother Francis and his new wife were to spend their honeymoon at their brother Edward’s house, Godmersham Park, which was also Fanny’s home.I love the the rhythm of [...]

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