Persephone Books discussion

On page 116,
"It was the England of Constable, Miss Mitford and Miss Austen, the Brontës and George Eliot."

Mitford? Nancy Mitford wasnt born until 1904, and this was published in 1907. What Mitford is she talking about??

I believe the reference is to Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855). Mitford's stories of rural English life were published as "Our Village". I highly recommend "Our Village" if you like Austen and early Eliot.

Thank you! I have heard of her. It just wasnt clicking. Another to add to the list.