The World of Jane Austen by Brenda Williams (English) Paperback Book

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Through the novels of England's foremost woman writer, we explore the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners, fashion and style, pastimes and entertainments.Here are the places Austen knew, loved and featured in her books: the settings for balls, strolls, holiday tours, carriage drives, picnics, rendezvous and revelations.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Through the novels of England's foremost woman writer, we explore the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners, fashion and style, pastimes and entertainments. Jane Austen – loved now by a huge audience, thanks partly to modern-day TV and film – led a quiet, uneventful life – yet lived amid great events, in a society viewed with remarkable wit and perception. Here are the places Austen knew, visited and featured in her books: the settings for balls, country strolls, holiday tours, carriage drives, walks, picnics, rendezvous and revelations. The guide includes evocative quotations, surprising facts and places to visit.

Author Biography

Brenda Williams uses her experience in early years education to bring information alive for children and adults. Her interest in history, heritage, landscape and literature is reflected in the Pitkin titles she has written.Brian Williams has wide experience in international publishing as writer, editor and consultant. He is a long-term Pitkin heritage author, with titles including several in the History of Britain series, military and politics.Brenda Williams uses her experience in early years education to bring information alive for children and adults. Her interest in history, heritage, landscape and literature is reflected in the Pitkin titles she has written.Brian Williams has wide experience in international publishing as writer, editor and consultant. He is a long-term Pitkin heritage author, with titles including several in the History of Britain series, military and politics.

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Brand new cover for 2018 Includes an updated list of sites to visit, as well as details for relevant societies and websites Covers the life and times of a key figure in Britain's literary history - from childhood to legacy

Details ISBN1841653721 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1841653721 ISBN-13 9781841653723 Media Book Format Paperback Author Brian Williams Short Title WORLD OF JANE AUSTEN Language English Residence US Birth 1946 Pages 32 Imprint Pitkin Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.7 UK Release Date 2012-03-30 Place of Publication London AU Release Date 2012-03-30 NZ Release Date 2012-03-30 Illustrations Over 50 illustrations and photographs Publication Date 2012-03-30 Audience General Publisher Batsford We've got this

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