Jane Austen
A Beginner's Guide
Published on 30. November 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-340-80360-8 (ISBN)
Description
"Jane Austen - A Beginner's Guide" introduces you to the life and works of this eminent and prolific writer. Austen's ideas and themes are clearly outlined with reference to her major works.
Reviews / Votes
I think everyone would enjoy the amusing sketches and Abbott's enthusiastic, occasionally chatty style... I would also argue that the best feature of this guide is its clarity...an encouraging statement to a daunted beginner -- Newsletter - The Jane Austen Society 20021001More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
8 b&w illustrations, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
114 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-80360-8 (9780340803608)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rob is an experienced lecturer and writer. He has published books on creative writing and literature.
Content
Key Dates * Why Read Austen today? * How to Approach Austen's Work * Biography and Influence * Major Works * Major Themes * Contemporary Critical Approaches * Modern Critical Approaches * Where to Next? * Key Terms Glossary