Jane Austen For Dummies

Jane Austen For Dummies

Explains Austen's methods, motivations, and morals The fun and easy way(r) to understand and enjoy Jane Austen Want to know more about Jane Austen? This friendly guide gives the scoop on her life, works, and lasting impact on our culture. It chronicles the events of her brief life, examines each of her novels, and looks at why her stories - of women and marriage, class and money, scandal and hypocrisy, emotion and satire - still have meaning for us today. Discover Why Austen is so popular The impact on manners, courtships, and dating Love and life in Austen's world Her life and key influences Her most memorable characters

  • Format: Paperback | 388 pages
  • Dimensions: 191 x 236 x 20mm | 700g
  • Publication date: 01 Aug 2006
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publication City/Country: New York, United States
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: 1. Auflage
  • Illustrations note: Illustrations
  • ISBN10: 0470008296
  • ISBN13: 9780470008294
  • Bestsellers rank: 400,234

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