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We celebrate Jane Austen as the mother of the English realist novel, but have you ever wondered why she insists on giving her mature heroines the 'perfect happiness' that can only …

In this book a distinguished historian explores the novels of Jane Austen, showing how they illuminate English history in the quarter century before 1792 and 1817 and how, in turn, …

Written for readers at all levels, this book situates Jane Austen in her time, and for all times. It provides a biography; locates her work in the context of literary history and …

Provides background on Austen's life and the gothic, picaresque, and womens' rights novels that influenced her work, and discusses Austen's novels including "Pride and Prejudice", …

Jane Austen and Lord Byron are often presented as opposites, but here they are together at last. In Regency England he was the first celebrity author while she was a parson's …

This volume offers a unique contribution to both postcolonial studies and Austen scholarship by:* examining the texts to illumine nineteenth century attitudes to colonialism and …

Just as the fashions of Jane Austen’s era define it as a unique moment in history, so do the pleasures and pastimes. Each occasion and activity brought the pleasure of choosing a …

A broken-hearted Romeo. A wrongly-accused woman. Can he keep her safe if she puts her life in his hands? Brooke Isaacson's ex-fianc pulls a gun on her and she has no choice but to …

From prize-winning historical novelist Louise Allen, this book presents nine walks through both the London Jane Austen knew and the London of her novels! Follow in Jane's footsteps …

It is 1810, and just as Jane Austen is penning her greatest masterpieces, old Undead friends become new neighbors and raise hell in her tranquil village. The Damned are out of …