Jane Austen's World: The Life and Times of England's Most Popular Author
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the world's most popular novelists, a sharp and witty writer whose stories enchant on their own and in numerous film and TV adaptations. Jane Austen's World takes a look at the woman behind the literature, revealing her private...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the world's most popular novelists, a sharp and witty writer whose stories enchant on their own and in numerous film and TV adaptations. Jane Austen's World takes a look at the woman behind the literature, revealing her private life and examining the world she inhabited—a time when England was developing into a colonial power, the Napoleonic Wars raged, and the Regency took hold. No other book truly captures Austen's spirit as well.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781780972879 (1780972873)
ASIN: 1780972873
Publish date: February 5th 2013
Publisher: Carlton Books
Pages no: 144
Edition language: English
A crash-course in Jane Austen, particularly suitable for those who have some familiarity with the period and love the books. Lane summarizes the trends in food, fashion, architecture, vacationing, leisure activities, poetry, prose, and politics of Jane Austen's lifetime. She walks us through what ...
Jam packed with plenty of photos, this is centered around the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice more than anything else. Lovely to look at, a bit light on the content, but who cares when it's this nice to look at? For the complete review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/content_105802927748
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