Jane Austen: A Companion

Written for readers at all levels, this book situates Jane Austen in her time, and for all times. It provides a biography; locates her work in the context of literary history and criticism; explores her fiction; and features an encyclopedic, readable resource on the people, places and things of relevance to Austen the person and writer. Details on family members, beaux, friends, national affairs, church and state politics, themes, tropes, and literary devices ground the reader in Austen's world. Appendices offer resources for further reading and consider the massive modern industry that has grown up around Austen and her works.

Author: Laura Dabundo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 05/14/2021
Series: McFarland Companions to 19th Century Literature
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781476675121