The Worlds of Jane Austen : The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels

Kelly, Helena

Frances Lincoln（2025/09発売）

Frances Lincoln（2025/09発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 208 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781836004189
• DDC分類 823.7

Full Description

The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain's most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, observant fiction reveals just how engaged she was with the issues of her time. 

This lively and accessible guide explores the people, politics and places that shaped Austen's life and work. It features expert insight from bestselling author Helena Kelly alongside over 150 photographs, artworks and illustrations that bring her world vividly to life. 

Whether you are discovering Austen for the first time or returning to her novels with fresh eyes, The Worlds of Jane Austen is the perfect companion for curious readers, literature lovers and admirers of classic storytelling.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Rectory
Chapter 2: Revolution
Chapter 3: Army and Navy
Chapter 4: Give a Girl an Education
Chapter 5: City
Chapter 6: Countryside
Chapter 7: Seaside
Chapter 8: Empire and Slavery
Chapter 9: Legacies
Chapter 10: Austenmania
Chapter 11: Present Day

End Notes
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements