Jane Austen
Subtitle: the world of her novels
By: Deirdre Le Faye
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: BBC Large Print
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Bath]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 379
ISBN-13: 9781408430996; 9781408431009
Subjects: Large type books; Manners and customs; Criticism and interpretation; Social life and customs
Description: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion - all present delicately crafted contemporary observations of life in early nineteenth-century England. In Jane Austen: The World of Her Novels, renowned Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye brings this world to life, imparting an understanding that enormously enriches our appreciation of the work of this best-loved of English novelists. Le Faye begins with a meticulously researched overview of the period, from foreign affairs, fashion, and social ranks to transportation, candle etiquette, and sanitation practices. She goes on to consider each novel individually, explaining in detail its action, its setting, the reaction of public and critics, and Austen's own feelings about the book. The witty and pertinent illustrations, many never published before, allow the reader to visualize not only Austen and her surroundings, but also the people and places that appear in these beloved novels. Jane Austen: The World of Her Novels is essential reading for students of literature and social history and for all Jane Austen enthusiasts who want to gain a new insight into her work.
Notes: Originally published: London: Frances Lincoln, 2002.

Includes bibliographical references.