The Worlds of Jane Austen
eBook - ePub

The Worlds of Jane Austen

The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Worlds of Jane Austen

The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels

About this book

The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain’s most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, observant fiction reveals just how engaged she was with the issues of her time. 

This lively and accessible guide explores the people, politics and places that shaped Austen’s life and work. It features expert insight from bestselling author Helena Kelly alongside over 150 photographs, artworks and illustrations that bring her world vividly to life. 

Whether you are discovering Austen for the first time or returning to her novels with fresh eyes, The Worlds of Jane Austen is the perfect companion for curious readers, literature lovers and admirers of classic storytelling.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. The Rectory
  5. Revolution
  6. Army and Navy
  7. Give a Girl an Education
  8. City
  9. Countryside
  10. Seaside
  11. Empire and Slavery
  12. Legacies
  13. Austenmania
  14. Present Day
  15. End Notes
  16. Index
  17. Picture Credits
  18. Acknowledgements
  19. Copyright