Jane Austen in Context

Covering many aspects of Jane Austen's life, works and historical context, this collection of essays provides the most complete one volume introduction to her life and times. The generously illustrated collection of concise contributions is arranged alphabetically, and covers topics ranging from biography to portraits, critical responses to translations, agriculture to transport. An essay on the reception of Austen's work is also included, showing how criticism of Austen has responded to literary movements and fashions.

Author: Janet Todd
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 11/21/2005
Pages: 498
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.78h x 6.34w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9780521826440

About the Author
Todd, Janet: - Janet Todd is Herbert J. C. Grierson Professor of English at the University of Aberdeen.