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921 Aus
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Morgan Reynolds Publishing (2006), Edition: 1, Library Binding, 144 pages
Description
Describes the life and discusses the novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of middle and upper-class English society.
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Original publication date
2006
Physical description
144 p.; 9.28 inches
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LibraryThing member PuddinTame
This is a nicely illustrated and very basic life of Jane Austen, apparently intended for young adults. (I think that any adult who automatically turns up their nose at YA books is a fool.) Sidebars include accounts of major personalities and events, such as the Prince Regent and Napoleon. I don't
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consider it to be nearly as good as Carol Shield's Jane Austen: A Life (Penguin Lives), which is about the same length, but it is simpler, quicker read and the reader may prefer an illustrated biography. It includes a bibliography, notes, and index, and a list of a few major websites. Show Less
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Pages
144