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A Student's Guide to Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist. Her insights into women's lives and her mastery of form and irony have made her one of the most noted and influential novelists of her time. Austen's life and work are examined, offering accessible insight for young readers. Each work is placed in historical and biographical context, with special emphasis placed on curriculum-related works Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma, in addition to other lesser-known works.
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Understanding Literature series. This informative volume provides biographical information about Austen, overviews of her work, accessible critical analysis that contextualizes her writing, and a summation of her legacy. Reproductions of period paintings and a few black-and-white photos from recent Austen films (and those her work inspired, such as Clueless) accompany the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2008
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