Rahel: Her Life And Letters (1876) is a biographical book written by Kate Vaughan Jennings. The book tells the story of Rahel Varnhagen, a Jewish woman born in Berlin in 1771. Rahel was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural circles of her time, and her salon was a meeting place for many of the leading intellectuals of the day.The book is based on Rahel's letters, which were collected and edited by her friend and confidante, Karl August Varnhagen von Ense. The letters provide a fascinating insight into Rahel's life, her relationships, and her thoughts on a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and art.Jennings' biography provides a detailed account of Rahel's life, from her childhood in Berlin to her marriage to the banker Marcus Veit and her eventual death in 1833. The book also explores Rahel's intellectual and cultural milieu, including her friendships with Goethe, Schlegel, and other prominent figures of the time.Overall, Rahel: Her Life And Letters is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman and a vivid snapshot of the intellectual and cultural life of early 19th-century Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.