Jane Austen: The World of Her Novels
With a wealth of details about Jane Austen's life and times, this volume brings to life the world of her novels. Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye first gives an overview of the period, from foreign affairs to social ranks, from fashion to sanitation. She goes on to consider each novel individually.
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With a wealth of details about Jane Austen's life and times, this volume brings to life the world of her novels. Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye first gives an overview of the period, from foreign affairs to social ranks, from fashion to sanitation. She goes on to consider each novel individually.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780711222786 (0711222789)
ASIN: 711222789
Publish date: September 1st 2003
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Biography,
Writing,
History,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Criticism,
Literary Criticism,
Books About Books,
Regency
The first half of the book gave political, geographic, and sociocultural context for Austen's novels, as well as some personal history for Jane herself. The second half gave summaries of the novels along with a few contextual asides. Reproductions of portraits from the era are useful mostly for in...
An essential reference for any serious Janeite.
One of the very best books about Jane Austen and the culture, society and events that she lived in and drew inspiration from. One of my keepers, and never get rid of it. If you're going to read just one nonfiction book about Jane Austen, this is the one to look for. Very much recommended. For the co...
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