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Jane Austen – The World of Her Novel’s

JANE AUSTEN - THE WORLD OF HER NOVELS By Deirdre Le Faye Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abby, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion - all present delicately crafted contemporary observations of life in early n ineteent-century England. In JANE AUSTEN - THE WORLD OF HER NOVES, renowned Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye brings this world to life, imparting an understanding that enormously enriches our appreciation of the work of this best-beloved of English novelists. Le Faye begins with a meticulously researched overview of the period, from foreign affairs, fashion, and social ranks to transportation, candle etiquette, and situation practices. she goes on to consider each novel individually, explaining in detail its action, its setting, the reaction of the public and critics, and Austen's own feelings about the book. The witty and pertinent illustrations, many never published before, allow the reader to visualize not only Aus]en and her surroundings, but also the people and places that appear in these beloved novels. no one just want 2040