Jane Austen

Peter J. Leithart

• 30 augustus 2022
• 9780785293347

Samenvatting:

Jane Austen is famous for such books as Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma. Now learn about the author’s journey through a life spent making up stories that touched the lives of millions.

Jane Austen is now what she never was in life, and what she would have been horrified to become--a literary celebrity. “Janeia” is the author’s term for the mania for all things Austen. Dive into Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity and discover:

• how it all began and Austen’s love of poetry
• her early masterpieces and the inspiration behind the stories
• her road to getting published and the health decline that led to her death

This biography is perfect for:

• Jane Austen fans and collectors
• men and women who have enjoyed Austen-inspired films and TV series adaptations
• anyone interested in learning about the varied sides of Austen’s character and the characters she created

Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity is a fascinating look at a woman who never meant to be famous.