Jane Austen in Context

Janet Todd

498 pages, Hardcover

ISBN: 0521826446

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Language: English

Publish: November 21, 2005

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Covering many aspects of Jane Austen’s life, works and historical context, this collection of essays provides the most complete one volume introduction to her life and times. The generously illustrated collection of concise contributions is arranged alphabetically, and covers topics ranging from biography to portraits, critical responses to translations, agriculture to transport. An essay on the reception of Austen’s work is also included, showing how criticism of Austen has responded to literary movements and fashions.

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